Role Introduction

As Safeguarding Coordinator you will work alongside the school’s Director of Safeguarding. You will support the Director with active casework, keep meticulous records, track trends and suggest improvements with the aim of continually enhancing the school’s approach to safeguarding. You will have particular responsibility for managing the safeguarding training process for staff, ensuring that all Eton staff receive regular and appropriate safeguarding training. You will also operate as one of the school’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL).

Due to the needs of the role, occasional weekend and evening work will be required so as to ensure the school discharges our safeguarding requirements appropriately.

Your working hours will normally be 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, however some out-of-hours and weekend work will be required in order to deliver the safeguarding activities of the school.  

The role works 50 weeks per year (i.e. during both term and non-term periods).  

**Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the recruitment process for these roles may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.**

Start date - September 2021

Interviews are likely to be held at the beginning of July.

Main Duties

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of the legal and procedural framework relating to safeguarding, including the roles and responsibilities of services and engaging with them. Previous experience of working with the LADO and the police would be an advantage.
• Prior experience of working within a similar safeguarding role, or within Children’s Services, combined with knowledge of the current ISI/Ofsted inspection regime.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrable experience of creating and confidently delivering engaging presentations.
• Previous experience of keeping accurate, detailed, records and writing concise reports.
• High levels of literacy and numeracy, ideally with a grade C or above in English and Mathematics.
• Previous experience of designing and delivering training interventions would be advantageous.

In addition to your experience, you may enjoy this role if you possess:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the demonstrable ability to flex your style to work with, and meet, the needs of a variety of different groups.
• The ability to juggle competing tasks, to organise your time and to prioritise effectively so nothing slips through the cracks.
• Flexibility, a ‘can-do’ attitude, and the desire to work within a fast paced role with quickly changing priorities.
• A high degree of personal integrity and the demonstrable ability to deal with confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent team-working skills which embody proactivity, enthusiasm and a hands-on approach.
• Optimism and emotional resilience combined with an understanding that you may be involved with potentially distressing situations in the course of your work.
• The ability to actively reflect on your own practice, and the willingness to undertake training and take on board advice and constructive feedback.
• Cultural awareness combined with a highly personable attitude and empathy.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

You are entitled to 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Annual leave must normally be taken during non-term periods.  If a bank holiday falls during term time, this is considered a normal working day, and you will be given a day’s holiday in lieu.

About the College

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

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