Safeguarding Officer

Safeguarding OfficerDetailsStart date: 1st September 2024 or earlier if available Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher (Safeguarding, attendance and looked after children)
Working in conjunction with: Other members of the senior leadership team, the inclusion team, Subject Leaders, and staff across the CLIC Trust.
Location: The post-holder will initially be assigned to Lily Lane Primary school but may be required to work at other schools across the Trust.
Salary Range: Grade 7 (£34,880 approximately)Hours: 34.75 Hours per week – TTO Plus 15 daysOpportunityFollowing an inadequate Ofsted grading in May 2022, joining the CLIC multi-academy trust in March 2023 and the appointment of a new substantive headteacher from May 2023, we seek to appoint exceptional, inspirational and hardworking inclusion coordinators to work with our amazing children in supporting Lily Lane Primary School to be a beacon for high quality education in Moston.
Lily Lane is part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with five other primary schools (all based in the North-West). The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives In Collaboration: ‘Together We Make The Difference’ and our values underpin everything that we do (Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Kindness, Fairness and Empathy).We are looking for a member of staff whoHas children at the heart of all they do
Has a ‘can do’ attitude
Has high expectations of themselves and for our children
Has an attention to detail
Has inclusion front and centre in their work
Has the ability to work as part of a team
See safeguarding children as paramount
Embrace high quality continuous professional development for themselves and othersResponsibilities and Key DutiesSupport the Assistant Headteacher (Safeguarding, attendance and looked after children) in ensuring that Safeguarding culture and practices are robust and both support and promote the welfare of all pupils
To deputise for the Designated Safeguarding lead in their absence
Act as a champion of the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures by supporting all staff in having access to and understand them
Contribute to the school safeguarding policy and review process
Have strategic and operational oversight of CPOMS for the recording and tracking of matters relating to pupil welfare
Engage relevant external agencies to support effectively and efficiently in response to safeguarding concerns
Ensure the effective delivery of relevant training for staff and that effective monitoring and evaluation is on-going and responsive to emerging priorities
Ensure that effective training is delivered to all staff in relation to safeguarding and LAC, including through the induction processTo work effectively as a member of the inclusion team to ensure excellent leadership and management of the schoolEnsure that robust systems are in place to monitor, track and report all safeguarding matters and that appropriate robust actions are in placeTo assist the Assistant Headteacher (Safeguarding, attendance and looked after children) in the design, implementation and evaluation of strategies to improve pupil safeguarding, both in classrooms and around the school
To be a point of advice and expertise for the inclusion team in responding to instances of safeguarding including those linked to poor attendance
Be a visible, proactive presence around the school, promoting positive behaviour and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school
Engage actively with parents and carers, to ensure that they are able to play a full role in supporting pupil welfare and positive attitudes
Linking with the Inclusion Officer for home and welfare visits Safeguarding audit
Support the DSL with fluid emerging needs and linking with the curriculum for assemblies/PHSE lessons etc.
One of the links for LAC
Please view the attached documents to learn more about the role and its responsibilities.ApplyDeadline and longlisting: 12PM 17th April 2024
Interview dates: Monday 22nd April 2024 (tasks and meeting children), Thursday 25th April 2024 (formal interview)
Start date: 1st September 2024 or earlier if availableEarly applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.Equality
The CLIC Trust is a Cooperative Trust and does not discriminate on the basis of any individual’s protected characteristics and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. We pride ourselves on being a flexible and inclusive employer. We celebrate difference, embrace diversity and support all our people to thrive at work. If this sounds interesting - apply to join us!Safeguarding InformationThe CLIC Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.