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Job role: Safeguarding Officer Level 2

Salary:   WPT Band 6 £31067 - £33366 ( £27362 - £29387 pro-rata)

Hours: 37 hours, term time including all inset days

Location: The Gainsborough Academy

Number of positions: 1

To commence: As soon as possible

Who we are

We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella.

We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues.

And that starts with finding the right person for the job!

Join our team as a Safeguarding Officer! 

Are you passionate about supporting young people and ensuring their safety and wellbeing?  We are looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join our thriving academy and support our Safeguarding Manager in championing child protection and welfare.

This is a vital role where every day brings new challenges and rewards. You’ll act as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns, offering guidance and reassurance to staff and students alike. From handling sensitive disclosures to attending strategy meetings and coordinating action plans, you’ll be at the heart of our safeguarding provision.

You’ll work closely with external agencies, contribute to early intervention strategies, and carry out outreach work with families to offer practical support and advice. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring our safeguarding processes are not only compliant but also compassionate and effective.

Your ability to build trust, stay organised, and act with sensitivity and professionalism will be crucial. You'll also support the development of safeguarding knowledge across our staff and oversee the day-to-day work of our Safeguarding Administrator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional who is ready to take on an essential role in a vibrant and supportive educational setting.

***Deadline for applications: Noon, Friday 9th May 2025***

For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full**

**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:

• Why you are applying for this position

• How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)

• Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned