Safeguarding Officer

King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 9SJ

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediately

• Closing date

  2 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,458.00 - £33,038.00 Annually (Actual) Please see recruitment pack for further details

Safeguarding Officer job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and compassionate safeguarding professional who is committed to keeping young people safe, is prepared to respond calmly when situations are complex, and wants to be part of a supportive, ambitious team.

King's Leadership Academy Liverpool, a proud member of the Great Schools Trust, is seeking an approachable and dedicated Safeguarding Officer who will place the voice and welfare of every child at the centre of their practice. You will join a vibrant, diverse and forward-thinking school where high expectations, strong relationships and a deep sense of community shape everything we do.

Why Join Us?

Transformational Leadership: Our Principal, Mr Scott Cordon, was named Outstanding Head Teacher of the Year in the North of England twice in 2025. His exceptional leadership and SLT have been nationally recognised for their profound impact on pupils, staff and the wider community.

National Recognition: King's Liverpool was ranked the 26th most improved secondary school in the UK for pupil progress - a testament to our relentless focus on raising standards, improving culture and delivering an aspirational education for all.

Part of a Leading Trust: The Great Schools Trust is ranked No. 2 nationally for most improved multi-academy trust performance. We are a mission-driven organisation where academic excellence, character development and student success go hand in hand.

Professional Support and Wellbeing: Staff benefit from high-quality professional development, clear progression routes, the Local Government Pension Scheme, a Trust-funded BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and access to a range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

At King's Liverpool, community is not just a buzzword: it is the foundation of everything we do. In our latest anonymous Edurio Staff Survey, King's Liverpool significantly exceeded the national average across several key areas, including;

• Staff highly recommend our Academy as a great place to work and study.
• Staff feel genuinely respected by our Leadership Team.
• Excellent communication between staff and leadership.
• Staff are actively consulted before key decisions are made.
• Leadership demonstrates that it takes staff feedback seriously.

Our survey results reflect the strong, collaborative culture we are proud to have built and continue to nurture. As one colleague put it: “Staff are warm, open and friendly. I can knock on my Head's door without a meeting set and always feel welcomed in.” Others described “a real sense of community”, while students make it clear that they appreciate what staff do.

Please do book in for a tour - it is highly recommended. Details are below.

This Role Is Ideal for Someone Who;

• Places the safety, dignity and voice of the child at the heart of every decision.
• Uses professional curiosity, sound judgement and sensitivity when assessing risk.
• Can remain calm, organised and resilient when managing complex or urgent situations.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Values confidentiality, professional boundaries and accurate record-keeping.
• Wants to strengthen safeguarding practice within a collaborative and ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to safeguarding and child protection concerns, disclosures and referrals, assessing risk and taking timely, child-centred action.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with case management, review and the monitoring of emerging concerns and outstanding actions.
• Make appropriate referrals and contribute to multi-agency meetings, statutory reviews and Family Help assessments.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential safeguarding records on CPOMS, including decisions, actions, referrals and outcomes.
• Provide targeted support for vulnerable students and families, including children looked after, young carers and students whose attendance or SEND needs create additional safeguarding vulnerability.
• Respond to online safety concerns and support effective filtering, monitoring and education for students, staff and families.
• Support safe transitions into, within and out of the academy by obtaining, reviewing and transferring safeguarding information securely.
• Contribute to safeguarding training, student education, policy development, audits and quality assurance.
• Work closely with safeguarding, pastoral, attendance, SEND and teaching teams to promote a safe, respectful and inclusive academy culture.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, essential criteria and desirable experience.

How to Apply or Arrange a Visit

Submit your application via our website. For an informal conversation about the role or to arrange a tour of the academy, please contact our Operations Manager, Rebecca Denobrega, at r.denobrega@kingsliverpool.com or on 0151 727 1387. Please be aware that we are currently closed due to the summer holidays, so responses may take a little while.

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 King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 940 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-leadership-academy-liverpool

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