Safeguarding Officer
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RXDeadline is today
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week TTO Plus 10 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,067 - £34,314 Actual Salary £27,650 - £30,539
Pay scale
- Grade 6 SCP 19-24
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Cuthbert's 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. Assist DSL with all matters of safeguarding and child protection, including online safety and understanding the filtering and monitoring systems and processes in place. Act as a source of support, advice and expertise for all staff regarding child protection and safeguarding matters. Be available during all school hours during term time for staff to discuss any safeguarding concerns. Generally, this should be in person however, they may be available virtually in exceptional circumstances. Contribute to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment. Engage with children’s social care and specialist services as required. This includes attendance and contribution to child protection and child in need meetings, strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, you must hold a driving licence as meetings off site are frequent. To undertake all duties reasonably requested in a manner consistent with the mission and aims of St Cuthbert’s as a Catholic School.
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 can demonstrate they have experience of:
- Working effectively with vulnerable pupils.
- Assisting with development of safeguarding policies and protocols.
- Child protection cases and investigations.
- Liaising with a range of agencies and professionals to support pupils.
- Working effectively with parents to safeguard pupils.
- Promoting pupils’ learning and welfare.
- Inter-agency liaison
We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate they have the ability to:
- Explain the principles involved in giving advice and guidance to pupils, including the stance on confidentiality.
- Demonstrate how to write action plans for pupils, maintain accurate records and create complex safeguarding reports.
- Show how they would motivate pupils by establishing empathetic and supportive working relationships.
- Work as part of a team as well as independently, using their initiative.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities of agencies towards vulnerable pupils.
- Explain the additional support which can be of assistance to vulnerable pupils and families.
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1096 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale, welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.
St Cuthbert's is a vibrant, diverse and innovative school. Our faith is our inspiration and we aspire for all members of our community to 'Be the best that we can be in everything that we do'.
Arranging a visit to St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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