About this Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our dynamic Child Protection Team in our Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with students who are subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, Early Help Plans, or those who are care-experienced/looked after. You’ll play a key role in helping them feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.
In this important role, you will work in partnership with a range of external agencies, including Social Workers, the Police, Youth Offending Services, and community organisations. Your work will be guided by our Trust Safeguarding Practice Model, "Think Family – Think Community," which is built on our core principles:
Always working WITH families and young people.
Building relationship-based connections.
Enabling the utility of the family to be part of the solution.
Intervening early in the life of a problem.
Maintaining a strength-focused approach.
Emphasising accountability, evaluation, and sustainability.
If you are compassionate, skilled, and committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to flourish, we’d love to hear from you.
What we can offer:
A commitment to support your professional development
Regular Safeguarding Supervision and Support
Opportunity to work with others across the Trust
Local Government Pension Scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
On site free car parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time only
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Designated Safeguarding Lead
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place on Friday 26th September 2025.
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
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