Garlinge Primary School and Nursery, Westfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PA
Safeguarding Officer - Full-time
Ref: KCC886-3917-360S Pay: Kent Range 7 Start Date: 01/01/01 Close Date: 23/02/25 We are a large primary school with over 700 pupils currently on roll and are seeking to appoint an experienced and efficient Safeguarding Officer. The successful applicant will be a member of our friendly and hardworking Pastoral Support Team and will play a leading role throughout the school to support the Senior Leadership Team in providing a safe environment for our pupils to learn in. The role encompasses all aspects of safeguarding including child protection, e-safety, safe working practices and staff training. There is a need to work in partnership with outside agencies to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for our pupils. The postholder will need to build links and work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the wellbeing of the children in the care of our school. The hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday, term time and 5 INSET days plus 1 week to be worked in the summer break (40 weeks per annum). The pay is set at Kent Range 7 £23,598 - £25,677 pro rata per annum (£26,515 - £28,850 for a full-time position). The working times are 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday. We require a good standard of general education and GCSE qualifications or equivalent in English and Mathematics at Grade C or above. Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence therefore, please do not declare any qualifications unless you can produce the original certificate. A formal 30-minute interview will take place with a panel comprising of members of the Leadership Team. Candidates will also undertake a 30 minute in tray exercise. CVs will not be accepted so please complete the application form in full and explain how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role. Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following KCSIE 2024. The interviewee will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children. We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and Supervision sessions. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for children, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the school, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 6-month probationary period. If applicants have not been contacted by 28 February they have been unsuccessful. To apply for this vacancy please visit
www.kent-teach.com
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Ref: KCC886-3917-360S Pay: Kent Range 7 Start Date: 01/01/01 Close Date: 23/02/25 We are a large primary school with over 700 pupils currently on roll and are seeking to appoint an experienced and efficient Safeguarding Officer. The successful applicant will be a member of our friendly and hardworking Pastoral Support Team and will play a leading role throughout the school to support the Senior Leadership Team in providing a safe environment for our pupils to learn in. The role encompasses all aspects of safeguarding including child protection, e-safety, safe working practices and staff training. There is a need to work in partnership with outside agencies to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for our pupils. The postholder will need to build links and work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the wellbeing of the children in the care of our school. The hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday, term time and 5 INSET days plus 1 week to be worked in the summer break (40 weeks per annum). The pay is set at Kent Range 7 £23,598 - £25,677 pro rata per annum (£26,515 - £28,850 for a full-time position). The working times are 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday. We require a good standard of general education and GCSE qualifications or equivalent in English and Mathematics at Grade C or above. Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence therefore, please do not declare any qualifications unless you can produce the original certificate. A formal 30-minute interview will take place with a panel comprising of members of the Leadership Team. Candidates will also undertake a 30 minute in tray exercise. CVs will not be accepted so please complete the application form in full and explain how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role. Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following KCSIE 2024. The interviewee will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children. We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and Supervision sessions. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for children, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the school, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 6-month probationary period. If applicants have not been contacted by 28 February they have been unsuccessful. To apply for this vacancy please visit
www.kent-teach.com
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