Location
London & South

Salary
£33,609.00 – £35,109.00

About the Role
The Safeguarding Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, welfare, and protection of all students at Lift Bexleyheath. Reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will manage live concerns, deliver pastoral support, collaborate with external agencies, and maintain robust record-keeping.

Key responsibilities
Safeguarding & Pastoral Support: Implement safeguarding procedures, respond to daily live concerns, design targeted student interventions, and offer pastoral care and guidance to vulnerable students, including those with SEND or EHCPs.
Record Management: Maintain precise, up-to-date child protection records on safeguarding systems and monitor staff compliance with annual safeguarding training.
Stakeholder & Multi-Agency Collaboration: Build supportive relationships with parents/carers and work alongside local authority children's social care, police, and health services, including attending inter-agency case meetings.
Staff Training & Guidance: Ensure all academy staff and volunteers understand child protection policies, supporting them whenever safeguarding concerns are raised.

About Lift Bexleyheath
Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and ambitious secondary school with a strong community ethos and a clear focus on continuous improvement. Located just 30 minutes from central London, we're investing in our future, including a brand-new sixth form centre and improved learning environments. You'll be joining a committed team with high expectations and a shared determination to provide an excellent education for every student.

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. We do this across each of our 62 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 and travel deals.

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 in line 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.

Experience
Experience working with children and interacting with external agencies to make formal referrals.

About you
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to form strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and restorative practice techniques.
Ability to advise staff on safeguarding strategies.
Proactive problem-solving skills under pressure.
Empathy, high discretion, and confidentiality.
Clear commitment to child welfare and equality.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and external agencies.
Capability to anticipate issues and act proactively.
Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting demands on time.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but knowledge of KCSIE and safeguarding best practices is essential.