Safeguarding Officer


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Norwich, NR2 2LJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

APTC Scale SO1, £21,025 to £22,408 actual per annum

Safeguarding Officer

Please note that this role is based at our Paston and Easton sites primarily, with some limited travel to Norwich.

Are you a passionate safeguarding professional committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people?

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our Wellbeing and Safeguarding team and play a key role in promoting the safety, wellbeing and success of our students.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in safeguarding and child protection, ideally gained within a social work, education or related setting. You will work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary Wellbeing team, providing support to students and, where appropriate, making referrals to Children's and Adult Social Care and other specialist services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional communicator who thrives in partnership working. You will build strong relationships with colleagues, students and external agencies, taking a lead role in multi-agency working to ensure the best possible outcomes for young people.

The role requires excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a busy and varied caseload, maintain accurate records and coordinate support effectively. A keen eye for detail, sound professional judgement and the ability to prioritise competing demands are essential.

In return, you will join a supportive and dedicated team, working in a rewarding environment where your expertise will have a direct impact on students' lives.

Key requirements:

• Extensive experience in safeguarding and child protection.

• A relevant professional qualification.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience of working effectively with multi-agency partners.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Confidence in managing sensitive information and maintaining accurate records.

• A commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Please note that some occasional evening work (for example a case where a referral has been in progress during the day and runs on after 5pm) will be required as part of this role.

For an informal conversation about the role or to ask any questions, please contact Helen Richardson-Hulme, Vice Principal Inclusion Safeguarding and Student Services. Please email helen.richardson-hulme@ccn.ac.uk in the first instance. We welcome conversations with prospective candidates interested in working in Student Services.

What the college offers its staff

Pension Schemes

Support Staff - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 19.8% Employer Contribution

Annual Leave Allowance

Support staff 26 days plus bank holidays increasing annually to 31 days and 32 days after 10 years.

College Rewards - A reward scheme providing discounts and/or cashback for purchases from a wide selection of retailers (in store and online)

Company Paid Health Plan - Reimbursement of healthcare costs (up to limits depending on membership level), access to counselling services and 24 hour a day advice

Eye Care Vouchers for VDU eye tests

Specsavers vouchers provided in advance of the appointment covering the eye test cost and discounts on a selected range of glasses

Cycle Solutions Cycle-to-Work Scheme

In association with Cycle Solutions, this scheme allows you to hire a bike via salary sacrifice. The full cost of the bike will be split across 18 months and deducted from your gross salary.

Discounts and promotions for:Solutions Gym, Solutions Spa, Solutions Hair Salon and Debut Restaurant at City College Norwich

Travel - Discounted, bus, rail and park and ride tickets

On site nursery at City College Norwich

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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