Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Safeguarding Officer
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Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding Officer (Temporary – Maternity Leave)
Academy: Outwood Academy City Fields
Start Date: 01/09/2026 Salary: £26,113 to £26,981 Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Plus Five Days
Do you have significant expertise in child protection and a dedication to ensuring the health and welfare of young people? As a Safeguarding Officer, you will be pivotal in coordinating safeguarding referrals, managing CPOMS documentation, and initiating multi-agency interventions to protect vulnerable students and their families. This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on support for school-led safeguarding measures.
Welcome from the Principal
Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields means contributing to a diverse, multicultural school that prioritises student growth and well-being. Our ethos is straightforward: staff and students thrive together through high ambition and inclusivity.
As Ofsted has recognised, we put students first, with strong leadership preparing pupils for every stage of life. We invite energetic, compassionate role to join our team!
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For inquiries or visits, contact Holly Furness, HR Assistant: h.furness@cityfields.outwood.com
Responsibilities
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Managing safeguarding policies: Overseeing responses to safeguarding concerns, ensuring proper action is taken following disclosures and maintaining accurate records.
- Multi-agency coordination: Leading initiatives for Team Around the Child meetings and facilitating external referrals to agencies such as Social Care and health services.
- Direct engagement: Working directly with children, families, and stakeholders to prevent harm and promote well-being.
- Reporting & administration: Translating safeguarding data into statistical reports, and managing in-year admissions processes.
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A full job description is available on request.
Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Significant safeguarding experience: Including expertise in child protection & families, preferably within educational or public/voluntary sector roles.
- Essential qualification or commitment:
- NVQ Level 3 (Social Care / Child Protection / Safeguarding), or comparable experience toчай.
- Proven ability or willingness to pursue recognised safeguarding training.
Critical skills for success: ✔ Strong communication with diverse learners, families, and agencies. ✔ Experience managing under pressure and prioritising competing priorities. ✔ Strict confidentiality adherence integral to all duties. ✔ Prior experience collaborating with social care, healthcare, and other external bodies.
A statutory satisfactory DBS check is a requirement.
For the full person specification, see this link.
About Us
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) fosters excellence by prioritising staff growth through the Outwood Institute of Education, ensuring a culture of continuous professional development & well-being.
What We Offer
We are dedicated to your well-being while allowing you to make a tangible, positive impact. Your benefits will support both your professional growth and work-life balance:
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Secure Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary (£26,113 - £26,981) with automatic pay progression.
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Training & Progression
- Access to a wide range of CPD training, including apprenticeships & vocational qualifications.
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Flexibility & Support
- Personalised family leave policies tailored to locate conditions.
- Enhanced occupational benefits (no qualifying period) apply immediately for full-time staff.
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time work) plus bank holidays.
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Well-being & Perks
- Dedicated mental-health strategy, evident in school policies and access.
- Free on-site parking, discounted schemes for external facilities (use via internal network).
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Individualised support is central to our ethos—we believe empowerment begins with a well-supported, valued team.
For full details on employee benefits, see the policy page.
Further recognition—explore working life in our Trust via senior leadership insights.
Note: Applications may close early, either on the advertised date or before if required.
Commitment to Safeguarding All applicants must adhere to strict safer recruitment practices, including compliance with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidelines. Shortlisted candidates undergo:
- Enhanced DBS checks.
- Comprehensive references and suitability reviews.
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