Child Protection Officer
George Mitchell School, London, E10 5DN4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
9 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Outer London, SO2 point 26-28: ACTUAL salary £34,356 - £35,963
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic member of support staff who is committed to supporting young people and the school as a Child Protection Officer within the Child Protection Team, within vibrant, multi-cultural all through-school.
The successful candidate must be fully conversant with the statutory requirements and Safeguarding procedures relevant to the needs of pupils and to be an advocate for pupils, supporting and promoting their welfare. The post holder will work closely with staff, parents, and other outside agencies. The successful candidate will undertake first aid training. The successful candidate will join a committed team which includes a DSL, 2 DDSLs, and 3 mentors. This post offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive and highly collaborative environment.
What the school offers its staff
Why work in Waltham Forest?
Waltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:
-Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers
-Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests
Why work at George Mitchell?
George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station, and has onsite parking at both sites.
We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships.The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff.Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.
Ofsted praised the good leadership, teaching and the rapid improvements seen and we have set our sights on becoming an Outstanding school in the future. Our Ofsted report can be found athttps://files.api.beta.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2542288
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About George Mitchell School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1003 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- George Mitchell School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02085396198
Arranging a visit to George Mitchell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk.
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