Safeguarding Officer

As safeguarding officer, you will be expected to:

• Refer cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children’s social care
• Support staff who make referrals to local authority children’s social care
• Refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern
• Support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme
• Refer cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police as required
• Prepare information to present to the Principal, Academy Governors, ALG and Ofsted
• Manage CPOMS
• Update and maintain student safeguarding files
• Attend safeguarding meetings
• Help co-ordinate the collection of information for children’s services and other agencies
• Be a point of contact for issues of child protection
• Where students leave the school, ensure their child protection file is transferred securely to the new school as soon as possible and for new admissions, request files
• Ensure the staff physical intervention and pupil search log is maintained and accurate
• Help to monitor safeguarding training for all staff and specifically for Designated Persons and status of training including refresher course

Do you have experience overseeing safeguarding at a school level? We are looking for a Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated academy team at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden.

Qualifications

• Qualifications to degree standard or equivalent
• A clear and good understanding of safeguarding issues, theory and practice
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft software with knowledge of using a management Information system for input and export of student data Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience in improving attendance or managing welfare cases in an educational setting
• Experience of coordinating alternative provision or working with external providers
• Proven track record of working with families and external agencies to address barriers to learning
• Knowledge and understanding of attendance legislation and alternative provision standards
• Awareness of barriers to attendance and engagement, particularly in disadvantaged communities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, families, and professionals
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and meet deadlines effectively
• Competence in data analysis and using management information systems to track attendance and provision outcomes

Salary: £28,067.69-£29,752.53 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

Benefits

• Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Additional benefits available (details on our website)

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve.

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