The Role
Cottenham Village College has an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join their team!
As Safeguarding Officer plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day safeguarding and protection our students. From assessing of individual barriers to learning, to developing relationships with parents and external support networks, your work will be crucial in ensuring that our students have a positive and fulfilling experience at school.
As our Safeguarding Officer you will be:
- Manage and maintain safeguarding protocols and systems at the academy.
- Contribute to and participate in assessment to identify individual barriers to learning.
- Identify need and develop appropriate strategies, options and alternatives to overcoming barriers to learning in conjunction with College staff, external agencies and parents or carers.
- Ensure effective and rapid transfer of information within and across educational establishments
We are looking for individuals who have:
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies, practices and procedures
- Knowledge of recording and reporting disclosures
- Experience of working with Safeguarding agencies reporting disclosures, allegations etc
- Successful and demonstrable experience of dealing with a range of pastoral issues
About Us
Cottenham Village College is a successful school, situated close to the beautiful city of Cambridge, where you will find dedicated, well-behaved pupils and friendly, supportive staff who are committed to comprehensive education. We believe that truly great evidence-informed teaching, delivering an ambitious curriculum for all, is key to improving students’ outcomes. Come and join us!
Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.
We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.
In return, we can offer you:
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities from your first day
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Continued professional development and training opportunities
- Free on-site parking
For more information, or to apply, please click here.
