Pay Scale & Salary: SCP 25 - 29 (£36,363 - £39,862 per annum FTE)
Actual Salary: £31,373 - £34,393 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week. Term Time Only Plus 5 Days
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
An exciting and new opportunity has arisen at Rodillian Academy. We are looking to appoint a Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer, to join our committed and dynamic team. The Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer will be the first point of contact for staff members for all Safeguarding concerns. They will be supported by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in leading and managing safeguarding and child protection practice across the Academy, helping to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all students in the Academy. Responsible for co-ordinating referrals to social care, attending and contributing reports for relevant meetings and keeping careful records of actions. Working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead in developing and delivering training to school staff and updating relevant policies, procedures and guidance as necessary. Reviewing and monitoring CPOMS for the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and taking a safeguarding lead throughout the day is a key priority of the role, along with organising/preparing paperwork for and following meetings.
Excellent communication and organisation skills, a meticulous attention to detail and a pro-active attitude to problem solving are essential.
What makes RMAT different?
RMAT is more than just a collection of schools. We're a community dedicated to empowering students, academies, and colleagues to reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place people want to work – our academies are the kind of schools that teachers want to teach in.
We empower teachers with classroom autonomy, provide ongoing coaching for professional development, and value the contributions to student success made by all colleagues at RMAT. We combine classic educational values – excellent teaching, respect, good behaviour, and a strong curriculum – with a forward-thinking approach. We are a community that is constantly striving to learn, grow, and provide the best possible educational experience for all.
Our academies benefit from strong, supportive and compassionate leadership which creates a harmonious environment for staff and students alike. The RMAT community is a place where colleagues can develop their skills, find their own style and methods of teaching, learn and grow alongside their students, and feel that they are making a real difference to the lives of those they teach.
Did you know that?
- 95% of staff agree or strongly agree that they enjoy working at the Trust
- 92% of staff would recommend working at the Trust to a friend.
(taken from staff wellbeing survey).
This role provides a real opportunity for you to make your mark, and as a growing Trust with an excellent reputation and access to high-quality CPD for all, we can offer opportunities for career development. Find out more
Want to find out more?
Read more about the many benefits of working at RMAT here: Resilience Multi Academy Trust - Why Work at the Trust?
We also welcome prospective candidates into our academies to speak with colleagues who can tell you more about us. Please contact Rebecca Farthing, PA to the Principal at: rfarthing@rodillianacademy.co.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.
RMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and other statutory checks.