Safeguarding Officer

Harris Invictus Academy is seeking a Safeguarding Support Officer to play a vital role in our safeguarding team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a culture where student welfare is at the heart of everything we do. If you are professional, resilient and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

• Maintaining accurate, highly confidential, and secure child protection files and chronologies
• Administration of individual case reviews, maintaining safety plans, and managing school trip lists to flag pastoral concerns
• Acting as a key administrative point of contact for external agencies such as social services, the police and local authorities
• Supporting the HR department by ensuring staff read and sign safeguarding policies, and assisting with the management of the Single Central Record (SCR)
• Scheduling, attending and taking minutes for complex multi‑agency meetings, child protection conferences and governor briefings
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft 365 and specialised safeguarding or school information systems such as CPOMS
• Absolute discretion, diplomacy and the ability to handle highly sensitive personal information securely
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for liaising with parents, children and external professionals
• A secure understanding of statutory safeguarding legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education in the UK

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve.