SAFEGUARDING and FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

St Thomas More is a GOOD, happy, caring school with outstanding behaviour. We provide an outstanding, engaging, creative, broad and balanced curriculum for our pupils.

The governors are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding and Family Engagement Officer to support our children and their families. The position is 30 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days.

Applicants from all faiths or none are welcome.

We are looking for applicants who have:

• Knowledge and experience of Early Help Assessments

• Experience of delivering family support

• Good standards of literacy and numeracy and competency with IT 

• Willingness to be part of a high performing team 

• Experience in supporting the inclusion of pupils with SEN and EAL 

• Ability to work using your own initiative at a highly professional level

• Able to liaise successfully with parents and professionals 

We can offer:

• Excellent personalised Professional Development

• A hardworking and supportive team

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved learners

• Investment in staff well-being

A full job description and person specification is available to download with the application form.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Virtual tours can be arranged as required.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check paid for by the school and will require two satisfactory references.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.