Safeguarding Officer

FTE - £30,024-33,699. Pro-rata - £25,711-£28,858
Permanent
Full Time - Term Time Only
Chilwell School, Nottingham, NG9 5AL
Closing Date
24 November 2025 10:00

Chilwell School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding Officer to join our pastoral and wellbeing team. This vital role supports the school’s commitment to ensuring that every child feels safe, supported and able to thrive in a caring and secure environment.

As Safeguarding Officer, you will coordinate the school’s daily safeguarding provision, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Pastoral Leads and external agencies. You will play a key role in identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and effective interventions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting pupils, families and staff across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and manage the school’s response to safeguarding concerns, ensuring procedures are followed in line with statutory guidance
  • Lead on daily triage of safeguarding disclosures and direct to appropriate staff or agencies
  • Submit referrals and represent the school at multi-agency meetings
  • Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records and monitor interventions through MyConcern
  • Liaise with students, parents and carers to ensure appropriate support and signposting to external agencies
  • Support the wellbeing and reintegration of students following absence or safeguarding-related concerns
  • Provide advice, guidance and up-to-date information to staff regarding safeguarding issues and procedures
  • Contribute to staff induction and ongoing training in safeguarding and child protection
  • Work closely with the pastoral and leadership teams to promote a culture of vigilance, safety and inclusion

At Chilwell School, you will be part of a committed, supportive community that prioritises pupil safety and wellbeing. We value professionalism, empathy and collaboration, and we offer opportunities for continued training and professional growth.

Please complete the application form and send it to apply@chilwellschool.co.uk by 10am on 24th November 2025.

This post is subject to an online search.

#IND2

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.