Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Music Education Partnership Full time

Job Title:
Safeguarding Officer

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 20 days

Leeds East Academy is an over-subscribed 11-16 academy that has recently achieved the title of UK Parliament School of the Year.

We are a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming academy community who are committed to securing our highly ambitious vision of 'Everyone Exceptional' for every single member of our wonderful school.

Over the last three years the school has been on a rapid journey of transformation which has resulted in significant improvements in attendance, progress, and behaviour.

We received a 'good' judgement in our 2019 Ofsted inspection and every member of our community is determined to convert this to outstanding and beyond at our next inspection.

We are proud to be an academy who forms part of the High-Performance Learner international community and our vision of 'Everyone Exceptional' is underpinned by the principles of High-Performance Learner.

The principles simply foster the belief that every child can and will perform highly and are able to excel both academically and personally within the right climate and culture.

We have worked closely with our academy community to develop a culture and climate in which both staff and students can flourish.

Our academy is committed to delivering an outstanding education to each and every one of our students.

We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people.

Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

To lead on all safeguarding and child protection matters arising across Leeds East Academy, supporting all staff in dealing with any child protection/vulnerable children concerns that may arise.

Referring cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children's social care as required.
Ensure the safeguarding systems and processes across the Academy are consistent, efficient, and rigorous.

Assessing the training needs of staff and implementing and maintaining an ongoing training programme for all staff including induction training for all newly appointed colleagues.

Ensure that all students within the academy are safe and well looked after.

Work as the Safeguarding Officer and Deputy DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) when required, updating the CPOMS (Child Protection Online Management System) child protection database, ensuring that all reported incidents are dealt with efficiently.


  • Maintain links with the Local Authority Safeguarding Children Board to ensure staff are aware of training opportunities and the local policies on safeguarding.
  • Where children leave the school ensure their child protection file is transferred to their new school or college efficiently and securely.
  • Acting as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, teaching and support staff and external agencies in all matters relating to the Prevent Duty.
  • Co-ordinating Prevent Duty procedures across the academy.
  • Able to understand the unique risk associated with online safety and be confident that they have the relevant knowledge and up to date capability required to keep children safe whist they are online at school.
  • Have a working knowledge of how local authorities conduct a child protection case conference and a child protection review conference and be able to attend and contribute to these effectively when required to do so.
  • Be alert to the specific needs of children in need, those with special educational needs and young carers.
  • Take part in strategy/discussions and inter-agency meetings and/or to support other staff to do so and contribute to the assessment of children.

Part of White Rose Academies Trust - Leeds East Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure an Ofsted rating of World Class.

The trust consists of three secondary schools - Leeds City Academy, Leeds East Academy and Leeds West Academy, and also welcomed its first primary school Alder Tree Primary Academy on 1st December 2020.

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.

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