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Safeguarding Officer - Term Time

Holy Trinity & St John's CEP School, Margate

  • Ref:KCC886-3179-172S
  • Posted:08/06/2026
  • Pay:KSD
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:06/07/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/b 6th July

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We are looking for a Safeguarding Officer to join our HTSJ family where 'leaders and staff are deeply committed to serving our community' (SIAMS Inspection May 26).

The successful applicant will be a valued member of our Family Support Team.  You will play a leading role throughout the school to support the other DSLs in providing a safe environment for our pupils to flourish. The role encompasses all aspects of safeguarding including child protection, e-safety, safe working practices and staff training. You will need to develop strong partnerships with external agencies and our families to promote the wellbeing of the children in the care of our school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  Please contact the school office if you would like a tour.

Closing date for the application is Monday 6th July.  

Information about the school

Holy Trinity St. John’s CEP School is a large primary school serving the central area of the coastal town of Margate. Current number on role is 400 children aged between 4 – 11 years.

As a Church of England school, we enjoy strong links with the Parish Church of St. John’s and the Diocese of Canterbury. At Holy Trinity & St John's our Christian vision and values are at the heart of all that we do:

Courage: We follow Jesus’ example, being brave, having a voice and believing in ourselves.

Compassion: We welcome everyone into our nurturing school family, treating everyone as an individual.

Community: We walk alongside you to empower you to fulfil your potential and make a positive difference in the world.

We were graded as a Good school by Ofsted in March 2023. The reports shows that ‘The staff are welcoming, caring, encouraging and enthusiastic.’ and ‘Staff care for the welfare of pupils deeply’.

Holy Trinity & St John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are required for this post.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Sarah Roberts Headteacher
  • Address:Holy Trinity & St John's CEP School, St John's Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1LU
  • Telephone: (01843) 223237
  • Email: office@htsj.school

Fax: (01843)230875

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.