Safeguarding Officer

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TZ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week. TTO + 10 days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6 Actual Salary £28,534 - £31,517 (£32,061 - £35,412 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Gabriel’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.

The Safeguarding Officer will assist the 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 Gabriel’s as a Catholic School.

At St Gabriel’s, we are an inclusive Catholic family who embrace diverse identities, faiths and beliefs. We strive to use our God-given talents to serve others and to succeed. The Lord is our strength, which inspires us to make positive contributions to our school community and be valued members of our global society.

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 Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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

St Gabriel's RC 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 will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Safeguarding Officer JDPS.docx - 269 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1027 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gabriel-s-rc-high-school-a-voluntary-academy

St Gabriel’s is a comprehensive High School situated in central Bury, Greater Manchester. We have welcomed pupils aged 11-16 from a variety of partner primary schools since 1954, and hold a strong reputation within our local community for strong academic success and excellent pastoral care. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.

As a member of staff at St Gabriel’s you will work within the school and more broadly be able to collaborate with our colleagues in other schools across our Trust. Local and central development opportunities will support the growth of the successful candidate.

Arranging a visit to St Gabriel's RC 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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