Safeguarding Officer in Newham
Posted by Pertemps Education Network
£17 – £21 an hour
Newham · Permanent
Location: Newham, East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term Temporary – Sickness Cover
Hours: To be confirmed
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Safeguarding Officer to join a secondary school in Newham, East London, on a long-term temporary basis to cover staff sickness. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated safeguarding professional to support the school’s safeguarding team and help ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of its students.
The successful candidate must have previous experience working within a school safeguarding or pastoral role and be confident using CPOMS to record, monitor and manage safeguarding concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- Record, monitor and update safeguarding concerns using CPOMS, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
- Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with the management and escalation of child protection concerns.
- Respond appropriately to safeguarding disclosures and concerns, following school policies and procedures.
- Liaise with students, parents, teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies where appropriate.
- Maintain detailed records of incidents, referrals, actions taken and follow-up communication.
- Support students experiencing emotional, social, behavioural or welfare difficulties.
- Identify patterns of concern and ensure information is shared with the appropriate safeguarding staff.
- Handle sensitive information professionally, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
- Previous experience in a safeguarding, pastoral, welfare or child protection role, ideally within a secondary school.
- Hands-on experience using CPOMS is essential.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures in an educational setting.
- Excellent administrative, organisational and written communication skills.
- The ability to manage sensitive information and prioritise concerns appropriately.
- A professional, approachable and compassionate manner when working with young people.
- Enhanced DBS and all relevant safeguarding checks, in line with school requirements.
Immediate availability is essential, and candidates must be able to commit to a long-term temporary assignment.
Location: Newham, East London
Start: ASAP
Contract: Long-term sickness cover
To apply, please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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