Safeguarding Officer

Safeguarding Officer

Contract type: Full time weekly hours, 35 hours per week and Term Time Only + 3 weeks - Fixed term for 1 year

Salary range: £34,359.00 - £35,892.00 FTE pro-rata, depending on qualifications and experience

Actual gross pay based on term time + 3 weeks: £32,343.39 to £33,786.46

Pay scale: Points 12 to 15 of the NJC Inner London Pay Scale 

Required: As soon as possible

Thank you very much for your enquiry about the post of Safeguarding Officer. We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic person to join our team.

DUNRAVEN SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining well above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of its marked progress has been significant and its journey as a school is important to us. For example: 

In February 2011 we were designated as both a National Support School and a Leading Edge School;

in August 2011, we converted to Academy status;

in 2012 we began our development as an All Through School with children starting in Reception in September 2013;

in summer 2013 our £20 million BSF programme was completed;

in 2016 we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor. The Dunraven Educational Trust was established;

in September 2018, our Multi Academy Trust was formally set up with the integration of Van Gogh Primary, followed by Goldfinch Primary school in January 2019 and The Elmgreen School and Rosendale Primary School in September 2021

In April 2023 we were judged as Good with Outstanding Features (Sixth Form and Personal Development) by Ofsted.

If you are successful in your application, you will share in the leadership and management of a staff who are hard-working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We offer:

a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers (SSAT, Teaching Leaders, Future Leaders, NPQs);

clear pathways for career development and progression with a proven track-record of success in developing leaders;

a supportive and collegiate environment, with regular staff social and sporting activities (such as yoga, football and House events);

excellent opportunities for leading work with external partners (National Support School, National Teaching School);

a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

Closing date for receipt of applications is noon Friday 06 March 2026

Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter