Safeguarding Officer

The school is willing to consider applications for part-time working during the period of maternity cover. There is also the potential for a permanent job share basis for 2 days per week from 5th April 2027. Please indicate any proposed part-time hours as part of your application.

York High School is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer who will have day to day responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school. The role will include provision of advice and support for members of staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaison with relevant agencies.

You will have experience of managing safeguarding within a school, including working and communicating effectively with relevant agencies, and implementing and encouraging good safeguarding practice. You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and child protection, effective communication skills and excellent record keeping skills. Your experience will be complemented by a level 3 designated safeguarding lead qualification/training.

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found here.

The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.

We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, at d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.

Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk