Safeguarding Officer (term time)

About Magdalen Court School

Magdalen Court School provides education for up to 80 pupils with special educational needs. The focus for the school is to support pupils with high levels of anxiety and specific learning difficulties including autism.

Magdalen Court School strives to create an environment where each pupil’s individual strengths, talents and aptitudes are nurtured and developed. It is an inclusive school which works to provide a first-class education that encourages pupils to think independently and to develop their full intellectual, creative and physical potential. Its success is the result of the recognition of the unique worth and importance of each child.

By knowing every pupil socially, emotionally and academically, Magdalen Court School can be sure that each pupil will flourish and acquire the confidence and self-belief to achieve a fulfilling and successful future and to become confident, accomplished and ambitious young adults

Safeguarding Officer

Magdalen Court School are looking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer.

The main focus of the role will be:

The role of Safeguarding Officer is as the first point of contact in the absence of the DSL to avoid any unnecessary delays in responding to a child or young person’s needs and supports the DSL in carrying out the duties of the post, including committing resources and supporting and directing other staff.

The Safeguarding Officer role is a proactive safeguarding role within the school. The role will contribute the school’s commitment and vision to support children to enable them to achieve their potential. 

The Safeguarding Officer working with all staff will strive to sustain an environment where children are safe and where staff are able to respond effectively to any potential suspicion of abuse, neglect, or harm. 

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility and will be achieved by the Safeguarding Officer supporting every child with flexible and responsive services at the right time. 

Working hours are full time: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (36.6 weeks).

£22,500 (Actual Salary) 

Experience of working with children who have autism or anxiety would be an advantage.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development will be provided. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. Please ensure you read and understand our Privacy Notice, which is attached with this pack, before applying. We make appointments in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection Policy.

Interested applicants may email haustin@magdalencourt.org and

to discuss the role further and/ or arrange a visit.

How to apply:

Please complete the teacher’s application form which accompanies this advert and can also be found on our school website Vacancies » Magdalen Court School

When completing application forms, applicants are advised that submitting an incorrect or insufficiently completed application form will result in non-selection for an interview. Particular attention should be made to supplying a full career history since secondary education and referees meeting the required criteria

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: haustin@magdalencourt.org

Closing date: 15th of December 2022

Please note: CVs will not be considered.

We reserve the right to conclude the application period before the closing date.