About us
Plumstead Manor is a thriving community school whose goal is to provide a world-class education through our vision of excellence for all. This fundamental goal is supported by our core values of pride, ambition, respect and teamwork which infuse all our work together. We aim to release the full potential of every young person during their seven-year journey with us, and support them to go beyond what they ever thought possible.
Ours is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. We have a clear vision founded on excellence and justice, with the ambition to offer a world-class education to the young people and families of Greenwich. Our recipe to achieve that is based on high-quality teaching and academic rigour, in a safe and happy environment. Above all, we want our young people to leave school equipped with the powerful knowledge and necessary skills to change the world for the better. In order to foster successful young people and cultivate harmonious communities, we aim to offer young people excellence in all that we do, so that they can overcome any barrier in their lives and secure greater justice. Our curriculum offers a range of pathways, blending the mastery of knowledge with the development of transferable skills and see our young people progress onto a full range of future pathways including medicine and veterinary science, courses at the most competitive universities as well as high-quality apprenticeships.
The role
We are seeking a Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager to work 3 days per week, sharing the role with a colleague who works 2 days per week.
You will support the Leadership team to provide a safe environment in which students can develop and learn. You will take the day-to-day ‘lead’ on safeguarding issues within the school, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead Coordinator. You will maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date documentation on all cases of safeguarding and child protection and attend relevant meetings as required. An important part of your role will be to carry out duties as the School’s ‘lead professional’ in cases where the school initiates a MASH referral. The role also includes maintaining the register of Young carers and maintaining a register of students who are ‘At Risk’.
Working pattern: 21 hours per week to be worked Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus 1 week).
We are looking for :
* Knowledge of best practice in pastoral care and safeguarding
* Knowledge of current educational issues
* Experience of working with vulnerable children/young people in an education, social work or youth setting
* Experience of working with young people who are distressed or displaying antisocial behaviour
* At least 5 years successful experience in an administrative role
* Qualification at degree level or equivalent
* Good skills in information management and IT
We can offer you:
* The opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team
* Excellent professional development and support
To apply online, please visit
Alternatively, contact the HR Team on 020 3260 3123 or email jobs@plumsteadmanor.com quoting ref: 108.
Closing date: Midday on Thursday 26 June 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.