Safeguarding Administrator

Hours: 37 hours a week, 39 weeks a year - term time only 

Firth Park Academy is more than just a school; it's a vibrant community. Our collective spirit, high expectations, and shared ambition have driven significant progress. We are a fully inclusive school, with a distinct ethos that values and respects every individual. Our aspirations for our students are high, and we extend the same to our staff, fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation. 

We continue to work tirelessly to ensure our examination results continue to improve and that students continue to feel happy, safe and cared for; one of our key aims is that everybody deserves the chance to fly and that the students are challenged and developed academically by the stimulating and rewarding education they receive.

We love to help our students learn and value the staff who help them do so, thanks to:

• A real ethos of family where we all value strong, positive relationships and support each other.
• An outstanding professional development programme for staff at all stages of their career.

The role:

We are currently hiring a Safeguarding Administrator to join our fantastic team of support staff from September 2024. As the Safeguarding Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Safeguarding Officer (DSL) and ensuring the effective implementation of our safeguarding policies and procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about safeguarding and making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about safeguarding and possess the necessary administrative skills to support our Safeguarding Officer (DSL). This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the well-being and protection of our students, ensuring they have a safe and nurturing environment to thrive in.

We warmly welcome visits to the school so you can see your relevant department in action and meet staff with whom you could potentially work from September. Our facilities are outstanding across the school, so you would have all the tools available to you. 

Come and visit us to meet the team of students and staff who are making Firth Park Academy one of the best schools in our city: Informal enquiries are welcome - please contact nbutler1@firthparkacademy.org 

The role is due to commence: September 2024

Closing date: 4th July

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.