What skills and experience we're looking for
Prior Pursglove College is a vibrant and inclusive sixth form college, dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience for students from diverse backgrounds. We pride ourselves on our commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students, and we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join our team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and protection of students at the college.
You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the wider pastoral team to ensure that all safeguarding concerns are managed effectively and in line with statutory requirements. You will provide support to students and staff, respond to safeguarding incidents, and work collaboratively with external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student welfare. This role is pivotal in promoting a safeguarding culture across the college, particularly in addressing the unique needs of our diverse student body.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits include:
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme for all our support staff
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle Scheme
• On-site canteen for both staff and students
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted nursery provision on the Prior Pursglove College site (available to all Trust employees)
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.