Part Time Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding Officer (Part Time)
Hours: 16-20 hours per week, ideally 10-2pm daily, but flexible
Salary: Kent Scheme D
Start Date: September 2026
Join Our Team
Wrotham School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, compassionate and highly organised Safeguarding Officer to join our committed pastoral and safeguarding team.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional who is passionate about supporting young people and ensuring that every student feels safe, valued and able to thrive. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Deputy DSLs, pastoral staff and external agencies, you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students.
Based in our exciting new school building, you will become part of a caring and ambitious community where student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the effective management of safeguarding and child protection cases.
Manage referrals and liaise with Children’s Social Care, Early Help, the Police and other external agencies.
Maintain accurate, confidential and timely safeguarding records using the school’s safeguarding systems.
Monitor the wellbeing of vulnerable students and coordinate appropriate interventions.
Attend safeguarding meetings, strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings where appropriate.
Work closely with pastoral teams to ensure students receive the support they need.
Help promote a strong safeguarding culture across the school.
Contribute to safeguarding training and awareness for staff where appropriate.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience of working within safeguarding, child protection or a related field.
Has a sound understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education and current safeguarding legislation.
Can manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Can build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
Is resilient, calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities.
Shares our commitment to ensuring every child is safe and supported.
Safeguarding Statement
Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
Application Form Support Staff CET
Applications
Please apply by completing one of the application forms below and by writing a letter of no more than one side explaining what skills and attributes you have that would make you the best person for this job.
Please email your application to Ben Sanchez: BSanchez@wrotham.kent.sch.uk
Teaching Staff Application Form – Download
Support Staff Application Form – Download
Equal opportunities employer
Wrotham School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.
Contact Wrotham School
We highly recommend contacting us to arrange an informal visit to the school to fully understand what makes Wrotham School such a desirable place to work.
We reserve the right to close the post early should we be able to appoint a suitable applicant.
If you would like to discuss this post please contact Ben Sanchez.
