Safeguarding Officer

Due to the School's ongoing expansion, We would like to appoint committed and motivated Safeguarding Officers to become a part of the safeguarding team. The postholder will be mainly based at one of the School's three sites. However, if required, you will be expected to provide support at any of the sites.

The successful applicant will promote the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people attending Robert Clack School, while ensuring that all school, borough and statutory procedures are followed at all times, in relation to any safeguarding concerns.

You will be a point of contact and will be required to respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns, deputise in the absence of the Senior Safeguarding Officer and/or Safeguarding Lead, and monitor ongoing safeguarding concerns while working with parents/carers, pupils and any other external agencies. In addition, you will be required to maintain confidential records, initiate multi-agency referrals, support safeguarding training and provide advice/guidance to staff, under the direction of the Senior Safeguarding Officer.

The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and experience:

· Relevant experience of working with children in a school or similar environment;

· Relevant safeguarding knowledge and experience;

· Good levels of literacy and numeracy (minimum grade C/4 at GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent);

· Good ICT and administration skills;

· Good standard of verbal and written communication skills when dealing with pupils, parents, colleagues and visitors;

· Flexibility, patience and a calm demeanour;

· Able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team;

· Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school and statutory policies;

· An appreciation and understanding of a school at the heart of the community.

HOW TO APPLY:

To view more information about Robert Clack School, please take a look at the school website. If you would like to apply for one of this post, please refer to the Job Description, Person Specification and download the application form, which are available on our website. Please submit your completed application form to: eselvon@robertclack.co.uk

CVs only will not be accepted. They will only be accepted if accompanied by a completed application form.

Closing date: 8am on Monday 3 June 2024.

Interviews: To be confirmed, during June 2024.

Robert Clack School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo identity checks, an online internet search, checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

· Relevant experience of working with children in a school or similar environment;

· Relevant safeguarding knowledge and experience;

· Good levels of literacy and numeracy (minimum grade C/4 at GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent);

· Good ICT and administration skills;

· Good standard of verbal and written communication skills when dealing with pupils, parents, colleagues and visitors;

· Flexibility, patience and a calm demeanour;

· Able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team;

· Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school and statutory policies;

· An appreciation and understanding of a school at the heart of the community.