Child Protection Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic member of support staff who is committed to supporting young people and the school as a Child Protection Officer within the Child Protection Team, within vibrant, multi-cultural all through-school. 

The successful candidate must be fully conversant with the statutory requirements and Safeguarding procedures relevant to the needs of pupils and to be an advocate for pupils, supporting and promoting their welfare. The post holder will work closely with staff, parents, and other outside agencies. The successful candidate will undertake first aid training. The successful candidate will join a committed team which includes a DSL, 2 DDSLs, and 3 mentors. This post offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive and highly collaborative environment. 

Why work in Waltham Forest?

Waltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:

-         Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers

-         Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests

Why work at George Mitchell?

George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station, and has onsite parking at both sites.

We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.

Ofsted praised the good leadership, teaching and the rapid improvements seen and we have set our sights on becoming an Outstanding school in the future. Our Ofsted report can be found at https://files.api.beta.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2542288

Completed application forms should be returned to helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk  by 9am on Monday 9th December. Please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Interviews to be held during the following week.

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. For more information, please contact Helena Culliney, HR Officer on 020 8539 6198 or e-mail helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk