The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Safeguarding Manager to join our team. The role will support and extend the safeguarding leadership of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSL, as well as coordinate safeguarding practice across the school, ensuring the effective protection, wellbeing and support of all pupils through robust systems, early intervention and strong multi‑agency working.
Key Responsibilities
- The promotion of and safeguarding of all children and young people.
- Responding actively to daily safeguarding concerns, working with the safeguarding team and making referrals and liaising with children social care/West Sussex Children Services and other agencies as required.
- Contributing to the development of policy, practice and guidance on safeguarding.
- Maintaining central records of safeguarding case files and caseloads.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Safeguarding Expertise: Proven experience in safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Interpersonal Skills: The ability to form strong working relationships with students, parents, and external agencies.
- Organisational Skills: Capacity to manage complex caseloads with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Personal Qualities: A ‘can-do’ approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure and handle sensitive information with total discretion.
- Ethos: An understanding and appreciation of the school’s Christian ethos and values.
Further Information
Holy Trinity CofE School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.
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