Safeguarding Support Officer

Emmaus CAT is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Support Officer to support the strategic delivery of safeguarding systems across the schools within the CAT.

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic Education to our children and pupils. We are seeking to expand our central team and appoint a Safeguarding Support Officer to support our Directors of Safeguarding with the strategic delivery of safeguarding systems across the schools within our CAT.

The post would be suitable for an enthusiastic and passionate professional looking to make a positive and lasting difference to children’s lives whilst working in schools. You would need to thrive in a working environment where no two days are the same. The Safeguarding Support Officer will support the Directors of Safeguarding with ensuring that we have a diligent safeguarding culture across the schools within Emmaus CAT, both primary and secondary.

This role will be instrumental in helping to deliver services that will contribute to the best outcomes for children and is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and experienced safeguarding professional seeking a new challenge.

Through working with dedicated colleagues within the Primary and Secondary Education teams, and partner agencies, you will ensure that we are able to provide high levels of support and protection for our children.

Are you a social worker looking for your next challenge? Would you like to work part-time and fit in with school holidays? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Working alongside the Directors of Safeguarding to support our headteachers, DSLs, leadership teams, and school staff in the schools across our CAT.

Contract/Hours of work: Part-time, 28hrs per week, Permanent, TTO (Term Time Only) or TTO + 10 days.

Salary: NJC Grade 9 SCP 36 – 40. FTE £45,718 to £49,764 (actual pro rata salary approx. £31,215 – £33,977 for TTO or actual pro rata salary approx. £32,828 – £35,733 for TTO +10).

Further information about this role is available via the attached application pack.

Applications must be completed via the attached CES Application Form. We are unable to accept online applications or CVs.

Completed applications and supporting documents should be returned to liz.moran@emmauscat.com by the closing date, Monday 24th March 2025, 9.00am. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 1st April 2025.

Safer Recruitment:

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.