Safeguarding Admin Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,630 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA |
| Company: | Lift Schools |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BHA144806_1751551972 |
Summary
Salary: NJC10, £30,630 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37, 52 weeks
Contract: Full Time, permanent
Start date: September 2025
Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?
We're looking for a committed Safeguarding Administrator to join our dedicated team at Bexleyheath Academy.
We are currently seeking a Safeguarding Administrator to join our dedicated team of support staff, starting in September 2025. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the Safeguarding Officer (DSL) and ensuring the effective implementation of our safeguarding policies and procedures. This presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who is deeply committed to safeguarding and making a positive impact in the lives of young people.
If you are passionate about safeguarding and possess the necessary administrative skills to support our Safeguarding Officer (DSL), we would be delighted to hear from you. This role offers the chance to contribute to the well-being and protection of our students, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment in which to flourish.
Looking to make a difference every day?
Join our team and support our Safeguarding Officer (DSL) in ensuring the effective implementation of our safeguarding policies and procedures. This presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who is deeply committed to safeguarding and making a positive impact in the lives of young people.
You're someone who'll be able to:
- To communicate effectively and sensitively with school staff, professionals and parents/carers.
- To work under pressure in a fast pace environment
- Understand confidentiality issues within a school environment.
You're someone who has:
- Experience of working within the Education Sector and knowledge of Safeguarding/child protection
- Respond well to a changing environment
- Ability to use initiative to deal with telephone calls and staff queries in a professional manner
About Bexleyheath Academy:
Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 11 July 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme