Safeguarding Officer

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Job Ref No. ECC5455-251S | Position Type: School and Child Safety | Pay Range: NJC Scale 9

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 | Contract Type: Full-time | Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/06/2026 | Midday Date of Interviews: TBA

The Safeguarding Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership and support for safeguarding and child protection across Hylands School, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Headteacher and senior leaders to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Company: Shorefields
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Job Ref No. ECC5455-251S | Position Type: School and Child Safety | Pay Range: NJC Scale 9

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 | Contract Type: Full-time | Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/06/2026 | Midday Date of Interviews: TBA

The Safeguarding Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership and support for safeguarding and child protection across Hylands School, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Headteacher and senior leaders to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026