Safeguarding Officer

Stockton-on-Tees
September 2026 Start
Full-Time
Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)

Protocol Education are recruiting for an experienced and committed Safeguarding Officer to join a secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a safeguarding professional who is passionate about protecting children, promoting student welfare, and ensuring that every young person receives the support they need to succeed.

The Role

As Safeguarding Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the school's safeguarding and pastoral provision by:

• Acting as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns and referrals.
• Supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in managing safeguarding cases.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential safeguarding records and documentation.
• Liaising with external agencies, social care teams, and other professionals.
• Monitoring attendance, behaviour and welfare concerns to identify vulnerable students.
• Supporting students and families experiencing barriers to education or wellbeing.
• Contributing to safeguarding training and awareness across the school.
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are implemented in line with statutory guidance and school policies.
• Promoting a culture of vigilance, welfare and student safety throughout the school community.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working within safeguarding, pastoral, attendance, family support or welfare roles.
• Possesses a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Has experience working with children, young people and families.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, record-keeping and organisational skills.
• Can build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Is resilient, empathetic and able to manage sensitive situations effectively.
• Has experience liaising with external agencies and multi-agency teams.

What We Offer

• A full-time position starting in September 2026.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Protocol Education consultant.
• Access to professional development and safeguarding training.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about safeguarding and committed to supporting vulnerable children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, online checks and satisfactory references.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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