Position: Safeguarding Administrator

Location: Newham, Inner London

Salary: Local Government Pay Scale / Equivalent

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

ROLE DESCRIPTION

An inclusive secondary school in Newham is seeking an organized and meticulous Safeguarding Administrator to join their student welfare team ASAP. In this vital administrative role, you will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and pastoral staff to maintain rigorous child protection records and ensure seamless compliance across all safeguarding operations. You will manage incoming welfare queries, coordinate multi-agency meetings, and handle sensitive pupil information with absolute confidentiality and precision.

DUTIES

• Maintain and update secure safeguarding databases, including CPOMS, ensuring all child protection concerns, logging notes, and multi-agency records are accurately filed.

• Act as the first point of contact for routine safeguarding communications, taking clear messages, triaging enquiries, and escalating urgent concerns to the DSL.

• Coordinate child protection conferences, Core Group meetings, and internal pastoral panels by scheduling appointments, preparing documentation, and minuting discussions.

• Prepare standardized safeguarding reports and monitoring returns for senior leadership, local authority teams, and governors.

• Liaise professionally with external partners, including Newham Children's Social Care, health services, and educational welfare officers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong administrative experience within a school environment, local authority, or child welfare organization.

• Proficient knowledge of safeguarding record-keeping software (e.g., CPOMS) and administrative management systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor).

• High-level understanding of data protection (GDPR) and strict confidentiality standards regarding sensitive pupil information.

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and confident verbal and written communication.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

SALARY

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

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

BENEFITS

• Continuous professional development and specialized safeguarding and administrative training.

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

• Excellent transport connections across Newham and Inner London via the Elizabeth Line, Jubilee Line, DLR, and local bus routes.

APPLICATION

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