Safeguarding Officer

**Summary**
We are looking for a Safeguarding Officer to support staff and students at Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form.
**About Us**
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a unique sixth form established in 2018 to provide an outstanding vocational education and preparation for skills-based work or transition to university for students in Croydon and the surrounding boroughs. Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form caters for students who may not suit the traditional pathways at post-16. With small class sizes and strong pastoral support, we offer excellent, focused vocational options up to level 3 as well as the opportunity to take or resit GCSEs that students need to progress further - whether they choose to progress into a career or higher education. Our academy offers pathways in Construction, Science, Art, Business, Media Studies and Health and Social Care for students choosing a vocational pathway, and a curriculum that will challenge and inspire them to develop the skills and confidence they need to compete successfully for jobs in their chosen vocation. Much of London and the South East, is undergoing a huge programme of construction and regeneration with the potential to benefit the area for generations to come. With a focus on hard skills and employability, Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form helps students develop the skills they need to be who they want to be.
**Main Areas of Responsibility**
Your role will include:

- Referring cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children’s social care as directed by DSL or DDSL
- Supporting staff who make referrals to local authority children’s social care;
- Referring cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as directed by DSL or DDSL
- Supporting staff who make referrals to the Channel programme
- Referring cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police as required
- Preparing information to present to the Principal, Academy Governors, ALG and Ofsted
- Management of CPOMS
- Updating and maintaining student safeguarding files and ensuring records are relevant, detailed and accurate
- Liaising with parents/carers, staff and students as required
- Attending safeguarding meetings as directed by DSL or DDSL
- Helping to co-ordinate the collection of information as appropriate for Children’s services and other agencies
- Being a point of contact for issues of child protection internally, to members of the public and other external contacts

**Qualifications & Experience**
We would like to hear from you if you have:

- A good undergraduate degree or equivalent
- A clear and good understanding of safeguarding issues, theory and practice
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft software
- Knowledge of using a Management Information System for input and export of student data
- Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families
- Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
- Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. Emergency first aid at work
- Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
**Next Steps**

**Professional Development & Benefits**
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
**Safeguarding Notice**
**Equal Opportunities**

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Job Reference: HF06955-HPS6F