Safeguarding Officer - Full-time

Leigh Academy Minster, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC1-10101-23S
• Posted:26/04/2024
• Pay:Actual salary £22,986 - £24,609 per annum
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:13/05/2024 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Leigh Academy Minster are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer to join them from September 2024. This is a truly exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and focused individual who wants to play a key role in working closely with academy staff to ensure student safeguarding needs are met and responded to appropriately. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving the highest possible levels of safeguarding and well-being for all pupils at Strood Academy and therefore must be a dedicated team-player with a resilient mindset.

The Safeguarding Officer will be responsible for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, which is defined as;

• Protecting children from maltreatment
• Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development
• Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
• Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week, term time + 1 week of inset and offers an actual salary £22,986 - £24,609 per annum (£26,873 - £28,770 full-time equivalent), based on experience.

Information about the school

At Leigh Academy Minster, we are committed to nurturing the academic, personal, and social development of every student, empowering them to excel in their chosen paths and become confident, compassionate leaders of tomorrow. Our values of ambition, achievement, character and responsibility are the foundations of everything we do, and our academy prides itself on providing a dynamic and enriching learning environment where innovation, collaboration, and aspiration thrive. With a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about inspiring and challenging our students, we ensure that every learner receives the support and guidance they need to reach their full potential.

At the heart of our ethos is a belief in the power of education to transform lives and unlock opportunities. Through a diverse and engaging curriculum, enriched with extracurricular activities and real-world experiences, we strive to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and instill a lifelong love of learning in our students.

As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of support and expertise, enabling us to stay at the forefront of educational innovation and best practice. Together, we work collaboratively to create a positive and inclusive school culture where every member of our community feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Located in the vibrant town of Minster, our academy serves as a hub of learning, creativity, and community engagement. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated staff, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do, Leigh Academy Minster is not just a place of learning but a home where aspirations are nurtured, achievements celebrated, and dreams realised.

Join us on our journey of excellence, where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. Together, let's inspire greatness and shape the future

Click here to find out more about Leigh Academy Minster: https://leighacademyminster.org.uk/

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve
• Address:Leigh Academy Minster, Minster Road, Minster-On-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JQ
• Telephone: 01634 412 263
• Email: info@laminster.org.uk