Safeguarding Officer: Multi Agency Support Team - Term Time

The Beacon, Folkestone And Walmer

Ref:KCC886-7043-424S
Posted:15/07/2025
Pay:KSE Actual Salary (£24,169 - £25,787)
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:11/08/2025 at 08:00
Interviews:TBC

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Safeguarding Officer: Multi Agency Support Team

At The Beacon we are always looking to be on the front foot with our positive relationships and communication with our community. These are essential qualities for anyone looking to join our energetic and hardworking school. We have an exciting vacancy for an outstanding practitioner with a background in safeguarding to join our existing team.  

Hours: 37 hours per week term time plus five INSET days (39 working weeks per year)  

Scale: KSE Actual Salary £24,169 - £25,787

The successful candidate will join our highly skilled team Multi Agency Support Team and will be primarily based at our Fokestone site but will be required at points to work from our Walmer site.  We are looking for a reliable, creative and resilient professional who can build strong boundaried relationships with parents, carers, teachers, support staff and external agencies and put the safeguarding of our young people at the forefront of all they do.

We require proven experience in keeping children safe and, where necessary, reducing absence. The role is at the heart of supporting the young people in our community to thrive; if our children are safe and attending school regularly, they have the best chance to succeed and fulfil their ambition for life after The Beacon.

We see this role as one of providing a holistic approach to supporting our young people and forming positive working relationships with families and young people. This is at the core of our safeguarding ethos.

A brief summary of duties includes:

safeguarding administration
identify needs for pupil support 
ensuring a high quality of safeguarding within the school
establishing good relationships with parents
Attending meetings
Keeping clear records
Provide training

The benefits of working at The Beacon include:

a comprehensive induction programme for all staff
an established mentoring and coaching system throughout the school
on-site parking
great Local Government Pension scheme 
wellbeing days
extensive training
opportunities to gain qualifications
a wellbeing app and platform
annual flu vaccinations
Employee Assistance Programme inc. counselling service

The Beacon as a whole school prides itself on providing our pupils with much more than academic development and successes. We will collectively not let anything stand in the way of developing the best possible experiences and pathways for our pupils. At The Beacon you will find you are amongst like-minded people who are willing to commit to this challenge for our exceptional young people.

The Beacon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references. 

Please note, we reserve the right to close this role sooner than advertised if needed.

Information about the school

The Beacon is a multi site, all age specialist school (4–19 years) providing high quality education for 480 pupils with complex needs, profound and severe learning difficulties, and physical and sensory impairments. Our main site is located on Park Farm Road in Folkestone, our newest provision in Walmer opened in September 2025. We also operate a 10 place satellite provision at Castle Hill Primary School and work collaboratively with Beacon Plus as an extended partner of the school.

The Beacon is built on a strong culture of cooperation and a commitment to personalised learning. Our child centred, needs led curriculum draws on the EYS Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum, and relevant accreditation pathways, with an emphasis on Life Skills, Social Skills, and holistic development.

As a centre of expertise, we also deliver training and support for mainstream schools through our outreach team. This dedicated team provides professional development, advice, and guidance to colleagues across the region. Our conference and meeting facilities regularly host nationally recognised speakers and professional learning events.

We are also home to a Multi Agency Support Hub, one of four centres across the county, bringing together NHS professionals, paediatricians, speech and occupational therapists, nursing teams, children’s social care, and portage services. This integrated approach strengthens the support available to children and families across the Folkestone and Hythe district.

At The Beacon, our shared moral purpose is to improve educational outcomes and life chances for all young people. We believe excellence is achieved through partnership, collaboration, and reflective practice. Our peer to peer coaching model and staff led learning communities help ensure consistently high quality teaching and a culture of continuous improvement. We expect the highest standards from ourselves and all stakeholders, creating an environment where every learner can thrive.

If you share our values and are inspired by our mission, we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Contact Information

Name:Sasha Gooding
Address:Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Salisbury Road, Walmer, Folkestone And Walmer, Kent, CT195DN CT147QJ
Telephone: 01303 847555
Email: HR@thebeacon.kent.sch.uk

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