Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/NA/40147

Location

Greenwood Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 7EB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

26,961.00 - 28,338.00 Annually (Actual)


37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Closing Date

12:00pm, 18th Jul 2025

Start Date

1 September 2025

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed
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About this Role

We are looking for a Safeguarding Officer to join our team here at Nottingham Academy, Secondary site!

About the role:

We have a great opportunity for an experienced and passionate Safeguarding Officer to join our academy to lead on safeguarding across the academy.


The Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the academy's designated safeguarding lead and safeguarding team, as well as all academy staff, to ensure the effective implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures across the academy.


You will provide advice, guidance and support for pupils and staff whilst working with the pastoral teams to plan and implement interventions and support where appropriate. You will also need to keep up to date with your own personal development within the safeguarding sphere so that you are confident and able to deliver safeguarding training to academy staff.


To be successful for this role you will need to have significant experience and training in leading safeguarding within an educational setting. Safeguarding management training and experience within social care, targeted youth and wider inclusion would also be desirable.

About us:

The Nottingham Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) is one of the largest 3-19 schools in the country, with its own nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form provision. You will be based within our Secondary phase from ages 11 until post 16. We are an aspirational and inclusive Academy committed to our Respect Values. Through an inspirational curriculum, we facilitate great learning, exceptional progress and the development of character. We ensure all pupils achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their learning, training or employment.


We pride ourselves on having an outstanding staff team, committed to providing the best for every child. They encourage the children to develop confidence and independence by ensuring positive attitudes and high standards. Our impressive buildings provide an excellent learning environment for all our Academy pupils.


For more information, please visit: https://www.nottinghamacademy.org/

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.


A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy Eye tests & Spectacles Discount Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone Family friendly policies and time off for dependants Dedicated ECT support programme Access to exclusive offers and discounts of up to 20% across Dell systems and electronics Access to savings in childcare costs Supporting professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review Generous annual leave allocation Automatic pay progression Free parking on all sites Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".


The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.


All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.



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Contact Details

Caryanne Clulow

01157483380

cclulow@nottinghamacademy.org