Child Protection Coordinator
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,235.00 to £37,983.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £35,235 - £37,983 FTE, £30,673 - £33,065 Actual |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | HU7 3JQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Humber Education Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
KINGSWOOD PARKS PRIMARY SCHOOL
CHILD PROTECTION COORDINATOR
Grade & Scale point: 8, SCP 25 - 28
Salary: £35,235 - £37,983 FTE, £30,673 - £33,065 Actual
£18.27 - £19.67/hr
Hours of work: 37 hrs/week
Contract: Permanent, Term-time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date: 1 September 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for a Child Protection Coordinator to take a lead role in promoting the culture of ongoing vigilance to protect and safeguard children across our school.
We are looking to appoint someone who is experienced, highly organised, emotionally resilient and able to prioritise a conflicting workload. You will be expected to be a team player and contribute to the development of the school’s policies and procedures in relation to the emotional needs of pupils.
Kingswood Parks Primary School is part of Humber Education Trust. The school is rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted and continually strives to improve further. The school is oversubscribed and has capacity to cater for 630 and has a 52 place Foundation 1.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Be the first point of contact for all child protection issues, complying with and developing policies and procedures.
• Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to pupils.
• Support the emotional, behavioural and pastoral needs of all pupils.
• Ensure comprehensive assessments of pupils to determine those in need of
particular help.
• Ensure all staff understand their child protection responsibilities, developing,
delivering and monitoring CP training and mentoring staff where required.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information,
and facilitating support to ensure good attendance.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Experience of working with vulnerable children and supporting children with
emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Experience of preparing detailed sensitive reports
• Knowledge of the range of issues that adversely affect children and families
causing emotional distress
• Experience of providing in-school support and knowledge of where to access
outside support
If you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special
settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all
levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our
community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Kirsty McDonald, at Kingswood Primary School on Tel: 01482 7427870.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our career page on ETeach to complete an application form. Completed form and optional cover letter should be uploaded to ETeach and submitted to apply for this role.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Thursday 10 July 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 16 July 2025
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a
satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
We take very seriously our responsibility to safeguard children. This school operates a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about candidates’ suitability to work with children as well as their suitability for the post and has proactive safeguarding procedures in place that address inappropriate behaviour.
CHILD PROTECTION COORDINATOR
Grade & Scale point: 8, SCP 25 - 28
Salary: £35,235 - £37,983 FTE, £30,673 - £33,065 Actual
£18.27 - £19.67/hr
Hours of work: 37 hrs/week
Contract: Permanent, Term-time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date: 1 September 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for a Child Protection Coordinator to take a lead role in promoting the culture of ongoing vigilance to protect and safeguard children across our school.
We are looking to appoint someone who is experienced, highly organised, emotionally resilient and able to prioritise a conflicting workload. You will be expected to be a team player and contribute to the development of the school’s policies and procedures in relation to the emotional needs of pupils.
Kingswood Parks Primary School is part of Humber Education Trust. The school is rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted and continually strives to improve further. The school is oversubscribed and has capacity to cater for 630 and has a 52 place Foundation 1.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Be the first point of contact for all child protection issues, complying with and developing policies and procedures.
• Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to pupils.
• Support the emotional, behavioural and pastoral needs of all pupils.
• Ensure comprehensive assessments of pupils to determine those in need of
particular help.
• Ensure all staff understand their child protection responsibilities, developing,
delivering and monitoring CP training and mentoring staff where required.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information,
and facilitating support to ensure good attendance.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Experience of working with vulnerable children and supporting children with
emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Experience of preparing detailed sensitive reports
• Knowledge of the range of issues that adversely affect children and families
causing emotional distress
• Experience of providing in-school support and knowledge of where to access
outside support
If you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special
settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all
levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our
community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Kirsty McDonald, at Kingswood Primary School on Tel: 01482 7427870.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our career page on ETeach to complete an application form. Completed form and optional cover letter should be uploaded to ETeach and submitted to apply for this role.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Thursday 10 July 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 16 July 2025
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a
satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
We take very seriously our responsibility to safeguard children. This school operates a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about candidates’ suitability to work with children as well as their suitability for the post and has proactive safeguarding procedures in place that address inappropriate behaviour.