Safeguarding and Child Protection Co-ordinator

Part time 0.8, term time only  

Pay Grade equivalent to Somerset Grade 12

We are looking to recruit a Safeguarding and Child Protection Co-ordinator to work alongside children and families at Beech Grove Primary School. This is a permanent post.

The successful candidate will display a range of attributes/characteristics including being:

• able to build positive and trusting relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents
• emotionally resilient
• passionate about the welfare of children
• highly organised, ICT proficient and an effective communicator
• a dedicated team player
• caring, positive and enthusiastic
• able to work effectively using their own initiative

The person appointed would be expected to work collaboratively with the Head Teacher, other members of the staff team, all relevant external agencies and most importantly children and families. The role will include co-ordinating the Early Help process across the school and leading improvements in our safeguarding policies and practice. 

Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange to visit and meet with the Head Teacher. If you would like to arrange this, please book an appointment with the school office: Tel 01823 662438.

Application forms should be sent to the school office by post or by emailing the school office: Beechgrove@educ.somerset.gov.uk 

Closing date: Friday 15th June at 12pm

Interview date: Wednesday 20th June 

This post will commence: September 2018