Safeguarding Officer
St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust, Bury, BL9 5BN23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time, Term Time Only + 15 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 7 SCP 25-29 Actual Salary £29,791.66 - £32,658.80 (£35,235- £38,626 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking a Safeguarding Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
The Safeguarding Officer will work under the direction of the Head of Safeguarding to provide both strategic and operational support, ensuring consistently high standards of safeguarding practice across all Trust schools. The postholder will play a key role in helping schools meet statutory requirements and prepare for Ofsted inspections by conducting safeguarding audits, supporting action planning, and delivering tailored training and briefings. They will provide expert advice to Designated Safeguarding Leads and senior staff, supporting the development and implementation of Trust-wide policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice. The Safeguarding Officer will also contribute to the creation of resources and toolkits, coach and mentor DSLs—particularly those new to the role—and maintain accurate records to support accountability and continuous improvement in safeguarding performance.
- Relevant safeguarding qualification (e.g. level 3 or above)
- Designated Safeguarding Lead training, or equivalent standard
- Evidence of undertaking other relevant training in safeguarding, child protection and/or mental health
- Experience of working as a DSL or in a safeguarding leadership role within a school, academy trust or local authority environment.
- Knowledge of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework and its safeguarding requirements
- Ability to manage complex safeguarding concerns and work with multi-agency partners and other stakeholders
What the school offers its staff
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values -One of Hope:
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage:
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation:
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking an individual who has:
- Relevant safeguarding qualification (e.g. level 3 or above)
- Designated Safeguarding Lead training, or equivalent standard
- Evidence of undertaking other relevant training in safeguarding, child protection and/or mental health
- Experience of working as a DSL or in a safeguarding leadership role within a school, academy trust or local authority environment.
- Knowledge of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework and its safeguarding requirements
- Ability to manage complex safeguarding concerns and work with multi-agency partners and other stakeholders
We can offer:
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
- Free onsite parking.
- Free onsite gym.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Convenient location in Bury town centre.
- A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.
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About St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, and ensure we are making lives better for our communities, our children and young people and all of our stakeholders. We model our work on the example of service set by St Teresa.
We are part of the Diocese of Salford and our schools span the local areas of Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Wigan. Our Trust began in 2017, and we currently comprise six schools, four primary and two secondary. Over the coming months and years, we anticipate more Catholic schools to join us on our journey.
Arranging a visit to St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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