Safeguarding Officer – Caring Secondary School in Redbridge

Position: Safeguarding Officer Location: Redbridge, Outer London Salary: Local Government Pay Scale / Equivalent Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP ROLE DESCRIPTION A caring secondary school in Redbridge is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join their pastoral care team ASAP. In this vital role, you will work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote welfare, child protection, and emotional well-being across the school community. You will act as a key contact for safeguarding concerns, maintaining accurate records, supporting vulnerable students, and liaising with external agencies to ensure every pupil remains safe and fully supported. DUTIES Manage day-to-day safeguarding concerns and child protection referrals in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education standards. Maintain accurate, highly confidential safeguarding logs and pupil files using school recording systems such as CPOMS. Support vulnerable students through 1-to-1 pastoral check-ins, early help interventions, and ongoing welfare monitoring. Liaise effectively with external partners, including Redbridge social care services, local authority officers, healthcare professionals, and police contacts. Collaborate with school staff to deliver safeguarding guidance, attend multi-agency meetings, and assist in multi-agency care planning. REQUIREMENTS Proven experience working within a safeguarding, pastoral, or child protection capacity within an educational or social care setting. Advanced level training in child protection and safeguarding (Level 3 or equivalent DSL training preferred). Comprehensive understanding of current statutory guidance, KCSIE, and multi-agency referral pathways. Excellent communication, empathy, crisis intervention, and record-keeping skills. Legal right to work in the UK. SALARY Paid on the Local Government Pay Scale (Outer London), commensurate with qualifications and experience. Enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. BENEFITS Comprehensive safeguarding CPD opportunities, specialized multi-agency training, and clinical supervision support. Collaborative pastoral team and supportive senior leadership dedicated to pupil welfare and staff well-being. Excellent transport connections across Redbridge and Outer London via the Central Line, Elizabeth Line, and local bus networks, plus free on-site staff parking. APPLICATION To apply for this Safeguarding Officer position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.