Safeguarding Officer

Reading Girl’s School is a dynamic and welcoming community, serving the educational needs of girls from the ages of 11 to 16 from a diverse local community. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Safeguarding Officer who will take day-to-day responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school, as directed by the member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will work directly with students and advise other members of staff on safeguarding matters. The successful candidate will have extensive safeguarding experience ideally in aeducational setting. You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships internally and externally. Attention to detail and understanding of confidentiality is essential requirement for this role. If you believe that you have these qualities, are passionate about being involved in the growth of students and are interested in working as part of our school team, then we look forward to hearing from you. We also have a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, a Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet Benefit Hub, Wider Wallet Fitness, Cycle to Work and eyecare vouchers. As we are close to the centre of Reading, travel connections are first-rate, with the M4 and M3 within easy reach, as well as the mainline rail station (with fast connections to London). Applications will not be considered without a completed application form and will be considered when received. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.