Deputy Safeguarding Officer

The FitzWimarc School, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,540.00 - £31,537.00 Annually (FTE) Scale 6 Points 14-18 £29,540 - £31,537 FTE (£25,948 - £27,702 actual salary)

Deputy Safeguarding Officer job summary

We are looking to appoint an organised, efficient and committed individual to support our Designated Safeguarding Lead and to provide advice to staff regarding child protection and safeguarding matters.

The successful candidate will have a background of working with children (11-18) preferably in an educational setting as well as working with parents/carers and external agencies. Previous experience of working in a safeguarding role would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Support the DSL with safeguarding and child protection across the school.

Provide safeguarding advice, guidance and training to staff.

Manage safeguarding concerns, referrals and records appropriately.

Work with external agencies and attend multi-agency meetings.

Support vulnerable pupils and families, including appropriate interventions and signposting.

Monitor and support identified vulnerable pupil groups, including attendance and progress.

Assist with safeguarding administration, audits, policies and compliance.

What We’re Looking For

Friendly, professional, and approachable

Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information

Well organised with good attention to detail

Able to deal with conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines

Proactive, flexible, and a strong team player

Good numerical and IT skills

Willing to develop skills and grow within the role

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Access to our onsite gym
• Access to the ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme
• Eye test vouchers Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme

If you are enthusiastic, organised and keen to develop your experience within a safeguarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The FitzWimarc School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1770 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The FitzWimarc School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-fitzwimarc-school-rayleigh

The FitzWimarc School is a mixed 11 – 18 comprehensive of 1600 pupils. It is extremely proud of its excellent reputation, not only within the town of Rayleigh but across the county of Essex. Our traditional values, where a caring, supportive environment is reinforced by high standards of behaviour, allow each and every child to develop a lifelong love of learning.
We foster a creative environment where all our staff are supported in developing reflective and innovative classroom practice. We believe in a balanced curriculum that introduces and develops a wide range of skill areas. A modern education at FitzWimarc prepares young people to be thoughtful and responsible members of society in an ever changing world, ensuring that they are equipped for lasting success.

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