Job details
Location: Sheffield Park Academy, Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN.
Salary: £27,000 to £31,000 gross per annum pro rata dependent upon experience (actual of £23,298 to £26,749).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks per academic year.
Contract: Full-time, permanent.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, caring and supportive individual to serve as Safeguarding & Intervention Officer at Sheffield Park Academy. The successful candidate will work within an established team to oversee day‑to‑day safeguarding systems and procedures, liaise with Pastoral colleagues, teaching staff and the wider community under the leadership of the Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL). Where appropriate, the officer will provide intervention and guidance for students relating to well‑being and educational matters.
The successful candidate will have an awareness of safeguarding roles and responsibilities in education, be knowledgeable of local and national safeguarding developments, and have good working knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the operational running of safeguarding systems and procedures within the school.
- Liaise with internal and external agencies to report, monitor and support family engagement.
- Provide intervention and guidance for students’ well‑being and educational matters.
- Keep up to date with safeguarding roles and responsibilities, local and national developments, relevant statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
- Maintain a focused, professional approach and support the advocacy for students, academy and local community.
Qualifications & Attributes
- Understanding of the developmental, emotional, social, and educational needs of children and young people.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Team player.
- Taking pride in work.
- Good organisational skills and keen eye for detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience.
- Positive, proactive, and professional approach at all times.
Benefits
- 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.
- Westfield benefits platform.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
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.
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Location: Sheffield Park Academy, Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN.
Salary: £27,000 to £31,000 gross per annum pro rata dependent upon experience (actual of £23,298 to £26,749).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks per academic year.
Contract: Full-time, permanent.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, caring and supportive individual to serve as Safeguarding & Intervention Officer at Sheffield Park Academy. The successful candidate will work within an established team to oversee day‑to‑day safeguarding systems and procedures, liaise with Pastoral colleagues, teaching staff and the wider community under the leadership of the Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL). Where appropriate, the officer will provide intervention and guidance for students relating to well‑being and educational matters.
The successful candidate will have an awareness of safeguarding roles and responsibilities in education, be knowledgeable of local and national safeguarding developments, and have good working knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the operational running of safeguarding systems and procedures within the school.
- Liaise with internal and external agencies to report, monitor and support family engagement.
- Provide intervention and guidance for students’ well‑being and educational matters.
- Keep up to date with safeguarding roles and responsibilities, local and national developments, relevant statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
- Maintain a focused, professional approach and support the advocacy for students, academy and local community.
Qualifications & Attributes
- Understanding of the developmental, emotional, social, and educational needs of children and young people.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Team player.
- Taking pride in work.
- Good organisational skills and keen eye for detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience.
- Positive, proactive, and professional approach at all times.
Benefits
- 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.
- Westfield benefits platform.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
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.
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