Safeguarding Officer

Job title:                        Safeguarding Officer

Location:                       Barnsley Academy, Farm Road, Kendray Barnsley, S70 3DL

Starting salary:           £27,000 to £31,000 gross per annum pro rata dependent upon experience (actual of £23,298 to £26,749)

Hours of work:             37.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks per academic year

Contract:                       Full-time, permanent

Start date:                     As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, caring and supportive individual to the role of Safeguarding Officer at Barnsley Academy. The successful candidate will work within an established team to collectively oversee the day-to-day operational running of safeguarding systems and procedures.

The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Barnsley Academy is an 11-16 secondary. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Please watch our Welcome Video to find out how our values of Ambition, Determination and Respect underpin everything that staff and students do here at Barnsley Academy: Barnsley Academy > Video   

The successful candidate will work closely with Pastoral colleagues, teaching staff and wider community to ensure all students are cared for under the leadership of the Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL).

The successful candidate will have an awareness of safeguarding roles and responsibilities in education, be knowledgeable of local and national safeguarding developments, have good working knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children and other national documentation relevant to the safeguarding of children in schools.

The post-holder will liaise with internal and external agencies to report, monitor and work alongside our families; we require a focussed professional who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our students, academy and the local community. This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role at a supportive and welcoming school.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy, across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we are dedicated to providing students and staff with every opportunity to reach their full potential and succeed with our support.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

We are looking for:

• Someone with an understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational needs of children and young people.
• Someone with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A team player.
• Someone who takes pride in their work.
• Good IT skills.
• You must have good organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach at all times.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or arrange a visit to the schools, please email hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Barnsley Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is 9am 02 December 2024. Interviews will be shortly after.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.