Position: Safeguarding Officer

Location: Waltham Forest, Outer London

Salary: Local Government Pay Scale / Equivalent

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

ROLE DESCRIPTION A caring secondary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join their pastoral care team ASAP. In this vital role, you will work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote welfare, child protection, and emotional well-being across the school community. You will act as a key contact for safeguarding concerns, maintaining accurate records, supporting vulnerable students, and liaising with external agencies to ensure every pupil remains safe and fully supported.

DUTIES

• Manage day-to-day safeguarding concerns and child protection referrals in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education standards.

• Maintain accurate, highly confidential safeguarding logs and pupil files using school recording systems such as CPOMS.

• Support vulnerable students through 1-to-1 pastoral check-ins, early help interventions, and ongoing welfare monitoring.

• Liaise effectively with external partners, including Waltham Forest social care services, local authority officers, healthcare professionals, and police contacts.

• Collaborate with school staff to deliver safeguarding guidance, attend multi-agency meetings, and assist in multi-agency care planning.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience working within a safeguarding, pastoral, or child protection capacity within an educational or social care setting.

• Advanced level training in child protection and safeguarding (Level 3 or equivalent DSL training preferred).

• Comprehensive understanding of current statutory guidance, KCSIE, and multi-agency referral pathways.

• Excellent communication, empathy, crisis intervention, and record-keeping skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

SALARY

• Paid on the Local Government Pay Scale (Outer London), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive safeguarding CPD opportunities, specialized multi-agency training, and clinical supervision support.

• Collaborative pastoral team and supportive senior leadership dedicated to pupil welfare and staff well-being.

• Excellent transport connections across Waltham Forest and Outer London via London Overground, Underground, and bus networks, plus free on-site staff parking.

APPLICATION

To apply for this Safeguarding Officer position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.