Safeguarding Officer

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Kettlethorpe High School – a large, vibrant, and inclusive maintained secondary school with a strong reputation for nurturing ambition and delivering a high-quality education – is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to support with safeguarding and child protection across the school at an operational level.

• Supporting and coordinating the delivery of safeguarding arrangements across the school.
• Overseeing and implementing safeguarding policies and procedures in line with statutory guidance.
• Responding promptly and effectively to safeguarding concerns, liaising with external agencies where necessary.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation.
• Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and pastoral teams to support vulnerable students and promote a safe, inclusive environment.
• Attending multi-agency case conferences, strategy discussions and other safeguarding and child protection meetings.
• Acting as a source of support, advice and expertise for staff and providing advice and support to parents/carers of vulnerable pupils, including making home visits.
• Liaising with the school’s Marketing Events and Publicity Officer to utilise social media to publicise the latest local and national initiatives.

• Degree or equivalent relevant experience in a safeguarding or child protection role, ideally within an educational setting.
• Understanding of the principles of safeguarding practice and knowledge of current safeguarding issues.
• Strong knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and other relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Successful experience of working with young people.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills based on a clear understanding of issues facing the school.
• Ability to understand and manage complex situations across services, partner agencies and organisational boundaries.
• DSL training and relevant safeguarding qualifications.

Closing date:
Noon on 16 January 2026.

Associate

Full-time

• Education, Strategy/Planning, and Training

• Staffing and Recruiting, Primary and Secondary Education, and Education