Safeguarding Officer

Dyson Perrins CofE Academy, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1WD

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,702.00 Annually (Actual) SC 5 Term Time only based on 37 hours

Safeguarding Officer job summary

We are currently seeking a Safeguarding Officer (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) as maternity cover within our highly committed safeguarding team. We are able to offer some flexibility to work 30-37 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, Term Time Only plus TED days. The anticipated start date is June 2025.

The pay scale for this role is SC5 (12 -17) £27,711- £30,060 FTE. (Based on 37 hours, actual pay is £23,702.33 - £25,711.52)

The successful candidate will work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and wider pastoral team to support and promote an inclusive culture throughout the school. We are seeking an experienced colleague with the skills to form positive relationships with students whilst maintaining high expectations. You will be expected to support colleagues across the school to follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, including making referrals and working with external agencies as required. The role requires regular communication with students’ families. As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead you will be required to act as Designated Safeguarding Lead in their absence.

You will need experience of working with young people and a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures, whether that is in a school or similar setting. Full training for the role will be provided. Ultimately, we are looking for a highly motivated professional with a desire to make a positive difference.

Visits to see the school are welcome.

The successful candidate will be:

- Committed to promoting a culture of safeguarding and inclusion

- Experienced in safeguarding and child protection procedures

- Committed to professional development and continual improvement

- Willing to uphold our Christian values of trust, belief, challenge and resilience.

Commitment to safeguarding

Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An offer of employment will be conditional until an Enhanced DBS and medical clearance have been received. References will include your most recent employer and may be sought prior to interview. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the receipt of at least two satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

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About Dyson Perrins CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 614 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dyson Perrins CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dyson-perrins-cofe-academy

Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy is a vibrant and progressive comprehensive school in Malvern. Rated ‘Good’ again in March 2018, the academy is on track to achieve its vision of becoming an outstanding school. At present there are approximately 710 students on roll, aged from 11-18, and this is growing rapidly as a result of our reputation in the community.

The school benefits from excellent facilities including a state of the art artificial grass pitch, sports centre with fitness suite and well-resourced classrooms and department areas.

Dyson Perrins is a Church of England Academy (Voluntary Aided) and so applicants should be in sympathy with the aims and philosophy of a Church School.

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