Safeguarding Officer

Trinity Catholic College, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 October 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: £31,022 - £35,412 pro rata (actual salary: £27,487 - £31,377)

Safeguarding Officer job summary

Required: January 2027

Salary: £31,022 - £35,412 pro rata (actual salary: £27,487 - £31,377)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2 weeks

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Trinity Catholic College, Lacy Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW

Trinity Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.  

The postholder will safeguard and protect the young people and staff within school and ensure there is a culture of vigilance in safeguarding practice, receive safeguarding referrals and coordinate a procedure which addresses and prioritises the needs of those affected by liaising with statutory agencies. 

The successful candidate will:

Hold an NVQ Level 3 in learning support / early years or equivalent qualification / experience

Have completed the DCSF induction programme

Have experience working with children in a school/early years environment

Have an understanding and effective implementation of Child Protection procedures, local safeguarding partnerships, and safeguarding practice reviews

Have the ability to make a proactive contribution to the work of school staff and external agencies in supporting children, their families and carers

The Trust offers:

A strong, supportive ethos

Happy, enthusiastic and friendly pupils

Highly experienced and talented colleagues

Excellent professional development and progression opportunities across our 38 schools

Supportive Trust board, governors and parents

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026 by 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact Stephen Monan, Senior Assistant Headteacher at monan.s@trinity.npcat.org.uk 

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 Trinity Catholic College

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1270 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Trinity Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/trinity-catholic-college-middlesbrough

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