Family Liaison and Safeguarding Officer
| Posting date: | 28 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ilford, Essex, IG1 2WS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 94c0d756-d33f-4764-bc05-a1479a1b1bae |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about supporting families and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Family Liaison and Safeguarding Officer to join our safeguarding team as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead who will also have the responsibility for being the Operational Lead for safeguarding and child protection within the school playing a vital role in promoting a safe and supportive environment.
Winston Way Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing high-quality education and care. Our mission is to foster a love of learning in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work with a range of vulnerable pupils
• Work closely with the pastoral team in addressing the needs of children to achieve their full potential or help accessing the curriculum.
• Operational lead responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters arising at the school
• Supporting and directing other staff to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Work with the lead attendance to support and improve attendance including home visits
• Work closely with families and signpost to other support services
• Develop individual learning plans working with individuals/groups
• Act as a point of contact for families, offering support, guidance, and advocacy.
• Work closely with staff, external agencies, and families to identify and address safeguarding concerns.
• Lead on safeguarding referrals and maintain accurate, confidential records in line with statutory requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Deliver training and raise awareness of safeguarding and child protection across the organisation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.
What We’re Looking For:
• Qualified as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3 Safeguarding)
• Experience in Early Help, safeguarding training, multi-agency working
• Experience in a pastoral or family support role.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practices (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, discretion, and professionalism
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
As part of the United Learning Trust, we offer great benefits for our staff, including:
• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service. The plan gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Car lease scheme
• Employee benefits through Westfield Rewards including money off your weekly shop, savings from big brands like M&S, Sainsbury’s Boots, H&M, Argos and many more
• Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccines
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are welcomed, you can book a visit by emailing the school at hr@winstonwayacademy.org.uk.
How to apply:
To join our dedicated and talented team click apply or visit our careers page at https://www.winstonwayacademy.org.uk/work-with-us.
The deadline for applications is 9th July 2025.
Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.
United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
If you are shortlisted for the role, we will carry out an online search.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Are you passionate about supporting families and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Family Liaison and Safeguarding Officer to join our safeguarding team as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead who will also have the responsibility for being the Operational Lead for safeguarding and child protection within the school playing a vital role in promoting a safe and supportive environment.
Winston Way Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing high-quality education and care. Our mission is to foster a love of learning in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work with a range of vulnerable pupils
• Work closely with the pastoral team in addressing the needs of children to achieve their full potential or help accessing the curriculum.
• Operational lead responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters arising at the school
• Supporting and directing other staff to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Work with the lead attendance to support and improve attendance including home visits
• Work closely with families and signpost to other support services
• Develop individual learning plans working with individuals/groups
• Act as a point of contact for families, offering support, guidance, and advocacy.
• Work closely with staff, external agencies, and families to identify and address safeguarding concerns.
• Lead on safeguarding referrals and maintain accurate, confidential records in line with statutory requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Deliver training and raise awareness of safeguarding and child protection across the organisation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.
What We’re Looking For:
• Qualified as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3 Safeguarding)
• Experience in Early Help, safeguarding training, multi-agency working
• Experience in a pastoral or family support role.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practices (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, discretion, and professionalism
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
As part of the United Learning Trust, we offer great benefits for our staff, including:
• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service. The plan gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Car lease scheme
• Employee benefits through Westfield Rewards including money off your weekly shop, savings from big brands like M&S, Sainsbury’s Boots, H&M, Argos and many more
• Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccines
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are welcomed, you can book a visit by emailing the school at hr@winstonwayacademy.org.uk.
How to apply:
To join our dedicated and talented team click apply or visit our careers page at https://www.winstonwayacademy.org.uk/work-with-us.
The deadline for applications is 9th July 2025.
Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.
United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
If you are shortlisted for the role, we will carry out an online search.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.