Salary
£31,277.50 – £35, £27, £31,744.95 pro rata/actual salary)
Contractual hours
37.5
Basis
Full Time
Region
Nuneaton
Job category/type
Support Staff
Date posted
19/08/2025
Job reference
REQ003762
Start Date: September Term 2025
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Job Summary:
As a safeguarding officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the ongoing health and welfare of pupils across the academy, this includes the coordination of safeguarding referrals, arranging actions and reviewing services for children and families.
You will work directly with both in need pupils and their families to promote, strengthen and develop the support being provided by families and carers, this will also include liaising with external agencies to ensure all parties have the necessary and relevant information required.
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must have previous experience of working with children, families and external agencies, with previous experience of social services work being essential. Applicants must have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, with an ability to work in both a team as well as an individual.
United Learning
More pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.
Benefits
* Access to a dedicated employee assistance counselling and advice line
* Westfield Health cash plan – claim the cost back on health services such as physio, dental treatments and optical services (eligible after 6 months service)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car lease scheme
* LGPS Pension
Application Instructions:
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, it is essential that all sections of this application form are completed in full. This ensures we have all the necessary information to make informed decisions in our recruitment process.
Please complete the application form detailing your qualifications and with full employment history, including:
* All previous positions held, with start and end dates.
* A brief description of your responsibilities and achievements in each role.
* An explanation of any gaps in your employment history.
Please ensure that your application is complete, as incomplete applications may not be considered.
Assistance for Applicants with Disabilities:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability and need any assistance or accommodations to complete this application form, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Our team is here to support you and can provide the necessary assistance to ensure you can complete your application.
United Learning
United Learning is an exciting organisation to work for; there is a real focus on developing people and empowering innovation where staff are appreciated and celebrated. A key benefit of being part of United Learning is to have the support of colleagues across the wider group and ample opportunities to network; we recognize the powerful impact that collaboration and partnership have on colleagues. The Group's aim is to ensure that the technology, finance, HR, and data support is provided more effectively and efficiently than would otherwise be possible, so that leaders can focus on educational leadership.
United Learning is an inclusive employer and is committed to creating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. Therefore, we would very much welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds who share our commitment but especially those of minority ethnic origin. We do hope you will get in touch with any questions you may have ahead of submitting your application.
Please note – We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
Hartshill Academy is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single Academy could could.
Hartshill Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.