Senior Safeguarding Officer (Term Time Only plus 2 weeks)

About Sir George Monoux College:

“Students benefit from studying in an environment in which they feel confident to work hard and be themselves. Students are courteous, motivated and positive. They treat one another with respect and value the fact that the college is a place in which they feel safe.” (OFSTED, November 2021)

At Monoux Sixth Form College, we are determined that all of our students reach better futures through the ability to learn and change today. We are a dynamic and innovative Sixth Form College in Walthamstow, London, serving a diverse body of approximately 1900 learners, aged 14-19. 

In our recent OFSTED visit the college was graded as ‘Good’ in all categories, with a particular emphasis on the high-quality teaching and positive student behaviour. Our students make excellent progress from GCSE, and we are ambitious about where they go next, with an improving trend of Russell Group entry as well as high value work and apprenticeships. We want our students to achieve more than they think is possible, and take pride in our calm and purposeful campus.

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Safeguarding Officer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students. The successful candidate will work with students, staff, parent/guardians and external agencies to create a safe and supportive learning environment. They will assist with the management of student safeguarding cases. Alongside this, they will be required to support a small team of Wellbeing Mentors, by providing guidance and advice with regards to their active caseload. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a college with a strong safeguarding culture and to contribute to the creation of a safe and supportive learning environment. The Welfare Team are outstanding; they always put the needs of students first. At Monoux Sixth Form College staff work in an environment that prioritises talk about teaching and learning, supporting students, and teamwork. Behaviour is well managed, and the campus is calm with a productive working atmosphere. 

We are seeking only the best candidates who want to support the distinctive ethos of Monoux. For this role you will need to be committed to placing the student at the centre of your practice. The successful candidate will be required to have a relevant professional qualification in social work, education or a related field. A relevant safeguarding qualification is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from those who have/have had a similar role in Sixth Form Colleges, Schools and FE Colleges, however we will also consider applications from those who have relevant experience and/or qualifications outside of education.  

Staff Benefits include:

·        Competitive base salary;

·        Local Government Pension Scheme;

·        Ongoing professional development support;

·        Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave;

·        Free use of a range of sports & leisure facilities, including the on-site gym;

·        Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support – 24 hours a day helpline to support on a range of issues;

·        Telephone counselling via EAP;

·        Occupational health support;

·        Eye care contribution scheme;

·        Staff wellbeing activities;

·        Free on-site staff car park;

·        Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme;

·        Season ticket loans;

·        Professional and fit for purpose working environment. 

How to apply:

If you are seeking a highly rewarding position within a successful college and are passionate about enriching the lives of students, please visit our website: https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/jobs/  

Please email your completed application form (parts 1 & 2) to: recruitment@sgmc.ac.uk

Closing date for applications:  Monday 24th June 2024 by 10am* 

Interview Date:                             Tuesday 2nd July 2024 

Start Date:                                   Monday 19th August 2024

*We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications which enable us to appoint a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this vacancy, we advise you to submit your application form (parts 1 & 2) as early as possible. 

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. Previous applicants within the last six months need not apply.

We have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment compliance checks.