School Safeguarding Officer

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.

• 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, 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
  
  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.