Safeguarding Officer

Willowfield School, London, E17 6ND

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £41,511 to £43,449 per year

Safeguarding Officer job summary

Willowfield School is seeking to appoint a highly organised, confident and committed Safeguarding Officer to support our Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring that safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the school are effective, robust and consistently implemented. The successful candidate will play a key operational role in responding to safeguarding concerns, maintaining high-quality safeguarding records, managing multiple cases and actions, and working closely with pupils, families and external agencies. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and administrative skills, strong attention to detail and the confidence to work with professional curiosity, recognise when concerns need to be escalated and ensure that agreed actions are followed through. Experience of multi-agency working and managing sensitive information would be particularly valuable.

If you are dedicated to making a positive difference in children's lives by helping create a safe learning environment at Willowfield School, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Training opportunities will be provided as part of your development within this role.

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 Willowfield School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1035 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Willowfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willowfield-school-e17-6nd

Willowfield School is a vibrant, inclusive, and oversubscribed 11–16 comprehensive school in the heart of East London. We are proud of our diverse community, where over 50 languages are spoken, and every child is valued and supported to thrive.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced SENDCO to join our dedicated team and lead our provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. This is a key leadership role, central to our mission of ensuring every child receives a rich, rewarding, and inclusive education.
What We’re Looking For:
• A qualified teacher with the National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete it).
• Proven experience in supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to inspire staff, pupils, and families.
• A collaborative approach to working with external agencies and the wider school community.
What We Offer:
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• A school culture rooted in kindness, curiosity, and respect.
• Excellent facilities, including a new building and resources.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Join Us
At Willowfield, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed. If you share our values and have the expertise to lead SEND provision with compassion and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

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