Safeguarding Officer

We are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer who will support and coordinate the delivery of safeguarding arrangements across the school. In this role, you will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at an operational level. You will also work with managers, curriculum and support staff, external agencies and pupils in order to maintain a culture of vigilance and responsibility, maintaining the safest possible environment at the school.

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only + Inset days + 4 weeks.

About Us

Kettlethorpe High School is a unique institution - and not just because we are a true comprehensive and the last non-academy school in Wakefield. It's due to the dynamism and passion of our pupils, who love to get involved in everything we do.

We are a large and popular maintained school in Wakefield, often oversubscribed and are currently planning for a larger cohort entry that will see new capital building work and a potential 11-16 roll of 1,800 pupils.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 27 September 2024.

The successful applicant will be required to provide criminal conviction information and complete a disclosure application form.

Kettlethorpe High School is a unique institution - and not just because we are a true comprehensive and the last non-academy school in Wakefield. It's due to the dynamism and passion of our pupils, who love to get involved in everything we do.

We are a large and popular maintained school in Wakefield, often oversubscribed and are currently planning for a larger cohort entry that will see new capital building work and a potential 11-16 roll of 1,800 pupils.

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only + Inset days + 4 weeks.