Student Support Role - Safeguarding Officer

Outwood Academy Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday (37 Hours)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 27,441.11 - 28,353 (Actual Salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our team at Outwood Academy Acklam. The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who will play a key role in the ongoing health and welfare of students and staff. You will have experience of working with children and/or families within a safeguarding and child protection environment. A committed team worker, you will carry a caseload and work on your own initiative. Time management skills are essential given the variety of this challenging yet rewarding role. Previous experience of working with children and families and with other agencies and recent experience of social services work in child protection is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual, you must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. The purpose of this post is to fulfil our responsibility in the safeguarding of our students and enhance the life chances of our students. The successful candidate will possess emotional resilience and the ability to communicate effectively with visitors, staff and students and will be welcoming to all, whilst operating in line with our safeguarding procedures.

When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of over 40 schools.

Within the Teesside area we have 7 Secondary Schools and 1 Alternative provision, all of which work collaboratively in a shared aim of providing an Outstanding quality of Education to students across the Teesside region, from Redcar over to Stockton, this is an opportunity for you to be a part of this journey.Alongside our in-school support, you will also have the opportunity to work with various Directors and Department Heads, access to leadership roles in the DEEPS Structure as well as access to a wealth of other CPD opportunities such as NPQs through the Outwood Institute of Education.

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

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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INC024 Safeguarding Officer PS.pdf - 228 KB (opens in new tab)

INC024 Safeguarding Officer JD.pdf - 151 KB (opens in new tab)

About Outwood Academy Acklam

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Acklam website
• Email address: g.gill@acklam.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-acklam

Outwood Academy Acklam, which was the first Outwood school in Teesside, has almost 1200 students on roll. At its latest inspection, it was judged to be a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING leadership. We are a diverse and vibrant 11-16 academy, based in the friendly, north-east town of Middlesbrough.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. In a beautiful setting, enjoy the state-of-the-art facilities that the academy has to offer.

We have a holistic and inclusive approach to the work that we do. The Academy has received accolades and external recognition, with the awarding of the Inclusion Quality Mark - Centre of Excellence, alongside the Carnegie ‘Gold’ Mental Health Award for the work we do to support our diverse and dynamic student body.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Acklam

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email g.gill@acklam.outwood.com.

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