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Safeguarding Support Officer

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Swale Academies Trust

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United Kingdom , Peacehaven

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Salary:

26319.00 - 28004.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Peacehaven Community School (PCS) is seeking a Safeguarding Support Officer to join our committed and dynamic team. The successful candidate will support the operation of the safeguarding service daily and promote safeguarding practices among students and staff. They will be supported by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in leading and managing safeguarding and child protection practice across the Academy, helping to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all students in the Academy.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the operation of the safeguarding service daily
  • Promote safeguarding practices among students and staff
  • Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in leading and managing safeguarding and child protection practice
  • Coordinate referrals to social care
  • Attend and contribute reports for relevant meetings
  • Keep careful records of actions
  • Develop and deliver training to school staff
  • Update relevant policies, procedures and guidance
  • Review and monitor CPOMS for the DSL
  • Take a safeguarding lead throughout the day
  • Organise/prepare paperwork for and following meetings

Requirements:

  • Support the operation of the safeguarding service daily
  • Promote safeguarding practices among students and staff
  • Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in leading and managing safeguarding and child protection practice
  • Coordinate referrals to social care
  • Attend and contribute reports for relevant meetings
  • Keep careful records of actions
  • Develop and deliver training to school staff
  • Update relevant policies, procedures and guidance
  • Review and monitor CPOMS for the DSL
  • Take a safeguarding lead throughout the day
  • Organise/prepare paperwork for and following meetings
  • Complete a DBS check
  • Provide two good references
What we offer:
  • Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
  • Access to training and development
  • On-site Parking
  • Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Expiration:
April 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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