Safeguarding Officer

Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career.

We are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer. This will be a one-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

St Mary's is a highly regarded oversubscribed Catholic Academy in Blackpool in the Diocese of Lancaster. The school is very much a Catholic family where everyone works together to support and challenge one another to be the best they can be.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

All posts are subject to:

• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
• Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
• A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
• For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
• For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd June 2026 - midday

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Interview date: Thursday 25th June 2026

Grade: NJC pay Grade G - scale point range 25 to 28

Full time equivalent salary: £36,363.00 to £39,152.00 (pay award pending)

Actual salary: £31,377.00 to £33,783.00

Contract: Fixed Term to cover maternity leave to 31/8/2027 or until the substantive postholder returns

Hours: 37 per week, term time only plus 5 days

Start Date: 1st September 2026