Post Title: Safeguarding Officer
Responsible to: Head of Safeguarding
Location: STOCCAT Central Office and schools across the Trust
Salary: Grade 7 SCP 25-29 Actual Salary £33,172 - £36,364 (£36,363- £39,862 FTE)
Term of Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Term Time Only + 15 days
Hours per week: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Start date: To be confirmed
Closing date: Sunday 28th September 2025
Are you passionate about protecting children and driving positive change across schools? Join St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Trust as our Safeguarding Officer and help shape a culture of safety, care, and excellence across our Trust.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a strategic and operational role that directly impacts the lives of children and young people ensuring every school is confident, compliant and inspection ready.
As Safeguarding Officer, you will:
* Lead safeguarding audits and action planning across Trust schools,
* Deliver tailored briefings, and mock inspections,
* Provide practice support for DSL’s, especially those new to the role,
* Develop toolkits, resources and Trust-wide policies aligned with KCSIE and Ofsted,
* Maintain clear records and contribute to Trust Board reporting.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values - One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking an individual who has:
* Level 3 Safeguarding qualification or above
* DSL training and experience in a safeguarding leadership role
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework
* Confidence in managing cases and working with external partners
* Experience in leading on complex safeguarding
* Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
We can offer:
* A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
* Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
* Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
* A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
* A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
* A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
* Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
* Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
* Free onsite parking.
* Free onsite gym.
* Generous annual leave allowance.
* Convenient location in Bury town centre.
* A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Shortlisting date: W/C 29th September
Interview date: 8th October (Provisional)
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
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