Description Temporary Safeguarding Officer - Cover for Maternity Leave Required for May 2025 Term time only, 37 hours per week plus 5 additional days Actual Salary: £25302 to £26143 (Grade 7, SCP 15-17) Job overview: Part of the Outwood Family since 2018, Outwood Academy Freeston is a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our team. 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 across Outwood Academy Freeston. 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. Please note this is a temporary position to cover for a period of Maternity Leave. Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson Principal: Lisa Allott We are an 11-16 academy, based in Normanton, Wakefield in West Yorkshire. Part of the Outwood Family since 2018, 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. We aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning, giving young people the knowledge, skills, values and confidence to succeed in life. We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. We are innovators with a knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, helping them to reach their potential. We have won numerous awards as a school and being an IQM Centre of Excellence highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award. Our first OFSTED judgement was Requires Improvement, with good for Leadership and Management and Curriculum and we strive on our journey towards becoming Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level. All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status. If you share our vision, join our family. Relocation Guide: Wakefield.pdf Person Specification https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n7fchJuTa9pwZL_97-8tjo37ZiU6d6jv/view?uspdrive_link Job Description https://drive.google.com/file/d/18mWVMIRKf-aAB_Btj0k5xxHZboCvsCv0/view?uspdrive_link Our teams are the beating heart of our organisation. Not only do you get a competitive salary but also access to our reward and recognition centre, Outwood Plus. Developed in conjunction with our colleagues, Outwood Plus is packed full of discounts, designed to save you money on everyday purchases, and has a range of resources dedicated to improving the physical, mental and financial well-being for everyone in the family. No matter what role you play in improving the lives of our students, you get full access to this from day one of your employment. · Great discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers. · Excellent pension scheme to secure your future retirement. · 24/7 GP access to get you the help & support you need faster. · Practical and emotional support for personal, legal and financial issues. · Paid leave for those important moments in life that really matter. · Access to workouts, recipes, money tools and much more If you would like to discuss this role, please contact L.habgoodfreeston.outwood.com For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button. Closing date: 10.00am on 10/03/2025 We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. 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.