Safeguarding Officer


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	£25,148 - £27,268
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bolsover, S44 6XA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Safeguarding Officer - The Bolsover SchoolRedhill Academy Trust pay scale Band 8 Scale points 36 - 40Actual salary: £25,148 - £27,268 per annum (FTE: £28,305 - £30,692)37 hours per week - Full time, Permanent, Term time plus 2 weeksRequired to start as soon as possibleAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Safeguarding Officer to join our safeguarding team and play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing, safety and protection of every student across our academy.About you…You will be a compassionate and proactive safeguarding professional who is committed to promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. With strong communication, organisational and record-keeping skills, you will be confident working with students, families, staff and external agencies, while handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment where every student can thrive.What we can offer…At The Bolsover School we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:A warm welcome and thorough inductionSupportive teams and professional networksHigh-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching HubPersonalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ schemeRecognition and celebration of your achievementsOur Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. Explore our full range of staff benefits: Redhill Academy Trust - Why Work For Us?Why Redhill Academy Trust?Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & ValuesYour role…As a Safeguarding Officer you’ll: Be the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, working as part of the safeguarding team, supporting the effective operation of the safeguarding service on a dayto-day basis. They will act as a source of support, advice and expertise to promote safeguarding to students and staff in the academy.How to applyClick ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.For further details regarding this post please contact Amy Owen on 01246 822105 or a.owen@thebolsoverschool.org.ukFor information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment ProcessRedhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

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