Description Role: Safeguarding Officer Academy: Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Start Date: As Soon As Possible Salary (Actual Salary): £26,590 to £27,878 Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time 15 days About the Academy: Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth offers a blend of contemporary classrooms, outstanding SEND Provisions and friendly academic staff, making it an ideal setting for those seeking to work in a progressive academy environment. With a new building to accommodate 600 students, the school is committed to continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment, supported by a strong vision and moral purpose. Feedback from staff is continuously requested, received and valued by senior leaders within the academy. Staff feel positively about support from leaders, their workloads and wellbeing. Alongside this the academy boasts a strong support network across departments through promoting staff to support and empower each other. This is the ideal environment for any individuals who are looking to join an academy that is on a positive transformation pathway. About the Role: As a safeguarding officer you will play a key role in ensuring the ongoing health and welfare of students across the academy, this includes the coordination of safeguarding referrals, arranging actions and reviewing services for children and families. You will work directly with both in need students and their families to promote, strengthen and develop the support being provided by families and carers, this will also include liaising with external agencies to ensure all parties have the necessary and relevant information required. Due to the nature of this role, applicants must have previous experience of working with children, families and external agencies, with previous experience of social services work being essential. Applicants must have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, with an ability to work in both a team as well as an individual. To view the full job description please click here. To view the person specification, which you should use when completing your application, please click here. For information regarding relocation to the Stockton-on-Tees area please click here. If you have any questions or queries regarding the role please contact Sam Harvey, HR Assistant at s.harveybishopsgarth.outwood.com.