Student Support Role - Safeguarding Officer
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 71928156-8b4c-44fd-b43f-cfd1797ea64c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our team at Outwood Academy Acklam. The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who will play a key role in the ongoing health and welfare of students and staff. You will have experience of working with children and/or families within a safeguarding and child protection environment. A committed team worker, you will carry a caseload and work on your own initiative. Time management skills are essential given the variety of this challenging yet rewarding role. Previous experience of working with children and families and with other agencies and recent experience of social services work in child protection is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual, you must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. The purpose of this post is to fulfil our responsibility in the safeguarding of our students and enhance the life chances of our students. The successful candidate will possess emotional resilience and the ability to communicate effectively with visitors, staff and students and will be welcoming to all, whilst operating in line with our safeguarding procedures.
When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.
What the school offers its staff
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of over 40 schools.
Within the Teesside area we have 7 Secondary Schools and 1 Alternative provision, all of which work collaboratively in a shared aim of providing an Outstanding quality of Education to students across the Teesside region, from Redcar over to Stockton, this is an opportunity for you to be a part of this journey.Alongside our in-school support, you will also have the opportunity to work with various Directors and Department Heads, access to leadership roles in the DEEPS Structure as well as access to a wealth of other CPD opportunities such as NPQs through the Outwood Institute of Education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our team at Outwood Academy Acklam. The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who will play a key role in the ongoing health and welfare of students and staff. You will have experience of working with children and/or families within a safeguarding and child protection environment. A committed team worker, you will carry a caseload and work on your own initiative. Time management skills are essential given the variety of this challenging yet rewarding role. Previous experience of working with children and families and with other agencies and recent experience of social services work in child protection is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual, you must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. The purpose of this post is to fulfil our responsibility in the safeguarding of our students and enhance the life chances of our students. The successful candidate will possess emotional resilience and the ability to communicate effectively with visitors, staff and students and will be welcoming to all, whilst operating in line with our safeguarding procedures.
When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and/or evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria elements, you will not be selected for an interview.
What the school offers its staff
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of over 40 schools.
Within the Teesside area we have 7 Secondary Schools and 1 Alternative provision, all of which work collaboratively in a shared aim of providing an Outstanding quality of Education to students across the Teesside region, from Redcar over to Stockton, this is an opportunity for you to be a part of this journey.Alongside our in-school support, you will also have the opportunity to work with various Directors and Department Heads, access to leadership roles in the DEEPS Structure as well as access to a wealth of other CPD opportunities such as NPQs through the Outwood Institute of Education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.