Welfare and Safeguarding Officer

Eresby School is now recruiting for the role of Welfare and Safeguarding Officer.  

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role

The Welfare and Safeguarding Officer will work under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team. To be the named Designated Safeguarding Lead for the School. The successful person will play a vital role in contributing to the culture, ethos, and wellbeing of the school, by working closely to support families to remove barriers to learning or attending.

39 weeks, 37 hours a week Monday to Friday

The Welfare Officer will be joining a team of adults who have students’ happiness and success at the heart of all they do. We call what we do meticulous care because we will never allow a child to slip through the cracks. We together as a united and aligned team to ensure every child is safe, happy, and learning at our school. 

Salary & Benefits

NJC 19 FTE £27,852 per annum - £24,356.29 pro rata

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Previous experience of providing classroom/behaviour support, working with children within a school setting.

Experience of establishing good relationships with children whilst establishing firm boundaries.

Experience of working creatively with children to identify strengths and development with children.

Experience of administrative procedures with evidence of capability to work on own initiative.

Educated to GCSE level grade C or above, including English and Maths, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience at that level.

Demonstrate empathy, communication, listening and interpersonal skills when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers. 

About our School

Eresby School is a successful and growing special school catering for pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and has been judged by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ on 4 consecutive inspections. As an outstanding school, Eresby is an open and inclusive school community.

This school is a warm and friendly community.’ Ofsted February 2020

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.

Apply now

To submit your application, please click 'here'

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.