Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

The role of Safeguarding and Welfare Officer is an exciting new position at the Brian Clarke CofE Academy from September 2024. Working alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will be responsible for the implementation of our safeguarding procedures to ensure that we are doing all that we can to protect and safeguard our students. In addition, the postholder will support students and families through providing an outreach service to those identified by the safeguarding team.

In brief we are looking for:

·        An individual with experience of working in an educational environment or social care background, trained in relevant safeguarding procedures including KCSiE, CSE, Prevent and E-safety.

·        An individual with professional resilience and integrity and the ability to handle confidential issues and material sensitively and appropriately.

• A professional, flexible, team player who can manage and prioritise their workload, as well as responding to the day-to-day operational needs of the school.
• A person who is passionate about doing their best for young people.
• Someone who will inspire students and the staff they work with and build strong relationships with our parents, carers and community partners.

Working for the Brian Clarke CofE Academy means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise.  This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside the Brian Clarke CofE Academy the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at The Brian Clarke CofE Academy but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based. 

We offer:

·        Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

·        A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.

·        A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best 

·        LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution

·        Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service

·        Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

The Brian Clarke CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

·        the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust.

·        The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.

·        The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Please note CVs are not accepted

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 29th April 2024

Interviews: Friday, 3rd May 2024

Start Date: September 2024

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

36.66 hours per week

Term Time Plus 2 weeks