Safeguarding and Mental Health Officer

St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  14 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,263.00 - £34,235.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 6, Points 18-22 (41 weeks per annum to include school holiday working)

Safeguarding and Mental Health Officer job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic outstanding Catholic school where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment.

We are looking for an effective and highly organised Safeguarding & Mental Health Officer to assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) with safeguarding and child protection across the school (including online safety). To take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment of children. You will also provide mental health support to our students to enable them to thrive in their education both socially and academically. To address the needs of our vulnerable students by delivering planned interventions/mentoring and responding to safeguarding incidents.

At St Ignatius College, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. If you are highly motivated, organised and able to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining high standards and enjoy communication with a wide range of people and you want to make a difference in our school community, we would love to hear from you!

St Ignatius College is: 

• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the academic, spiritual and personal development of each individual: the formation of the whole person  

• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued  

• A school where staff are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support”   

• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed  

• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College.  Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none.  It is an incredibly supportive environment.”  

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of working in a similar role

• Have a working knowledge of current safeguarding policies and practices including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025’.

• A calm approach and a particular awareness for the need for confidentiality around safeguarding matters

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office

• Have excellent interpersonal and administration skills

What we offer: 

• Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other 

• Paid Personal/Well-being Day

• Cycle scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College.  St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.    

Please complete our application form to be found at www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk/291/careers-at-st-ignatius-college and email to recruitment@st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

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 St Ignatius College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 999 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Ignatius College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ignatius-college

St Ignatius College is:
• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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