Safeguarding Officer - St Bede's (Scunthorpe)

Do you have experience working with you people?

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding Officer to join our supportive and welcoming school community in a permanent, full-time role on a term-time only basis. You will work 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday to will ensure the safety and well-being of our students, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). You will handle safeguarding referrals, support staff, and liaise with external agencies to ensure comprehensive safeguarding measures are in place.

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Secondary school and is located in Scunthorpe. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school.

Why St Bede’s?

At St Bede's, part of Our Lady of Our Lourdes Catholic Mult-Academy Trust, our mission is to "Love, Respect, and Serve one another as disciples of Jesus Christ." We’re a close-knit community with a long-standing commitment to high standards, a nurturing environment, and a culture that supports personal growth. Our exceptional learning environment maintains the tradition of academic success, where over 94% of students go on to further education or training, along side our supportive community of passionate, talented team dedicated to providing the best for our students.

You Will:

• Have experience in a safeguarding role within a secondary school setting (preferred).
• Support the DSL in managing child protection concerns and referrals.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external agencies to ensure effective safeguarding strategies.
• Provide guidance to staff on child welfare matters.
• Lead intervention programmes and pastoral support for students.
• Calm, resilient, and patient, with excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed.
• Proficiency in ICT for safeguarding record-keeping.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of safeguarding concerns.

What We Offer:

• A salary of £22,406 to £24,814 per annum (OLOL Band 4)
• A welcoming and inclusive working atmosphere with wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme, and development opportunities.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Benefits Lifestyle Savings scheme including cycle-to-work and gym membership scheme
• A range of employee benefits, including well-being support, a cycle-to-work scheme, and lifestyle savings.

You do not need to be a practising Catholic, but a commitment to working within our Christian ethos is essential. At St Bede’s, we nurture both academic and personal excellence, grounded in our core values.

How to apply: Interested? We warmly invite you to visit our school for an informal chat. To arrange a visit, or for more information, contact the school office at (01724) 245151.

To apply, complete the online application form on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Applications must be submitted by Friday 8th November 2024. We reserve the right to close or extend the vacancy depending on application numbers. CVs will not be accepted.

Please visit our school website at Home - St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy - Scunthorpe

Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed in November 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.

You do not need to be a catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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