Safeguarding Officer

Eastlea Community School is seeking to appoint an experienced and diligent Safeguarding Officer from September 2022 who can work on their own initiative whilst being a good team player. They will need both sensitivity and robustness in order to ensure that children’s wellbeing and safety is at the heart of everything the school stands for.

They will need to be a confident, professional & approachable communicator, as they will be liaising with external and internal stakeholders, including staff, students, parents and the wider community.

The successful applicants should have good time management skills, be able to meet deadlines and have a flexible approach to work as priorities could change at short notice. A good level of all Microsoft Office Suite applications and excellent numeracy, literacy and ICT skills are essential. At Eastlea it is our aim to get the best out of every student, because of this we put teaching and learning at the centre of all aspects of our work. Our vision is based upon clear and concise values: Aspire, Respect, Integrity, Curiosity and Enjoyment. Our students are our greatest asset. They are motivated, articulate young people who deserve the best that we can offer them.

We are keen to appoint dedicated colleagues who are eager to support our students to achieve in all aspects of their life and who want to be key contributors to our school's success. Eastlea has recently come under new leadership and this is an exciting time in the school’s development. It is now part of a local Trust (NCST) with three other local secondaries. NCST has a strong reputation for working with local Newham schools for the benefit of the whole community. The Headteacher is a highly experienced leader in Newham who committed to the highest standards of education for our local community. Any member of staff who joins the Eastlea at this time will benefit from the sharing of expertise and professional development opportunities that exist across the MAT.

Please refer to the Job description and Person Specification when completing your application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need a full DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, which can be applied for once a job offer is made.

For further details, please call the school on 0207 540 0400 or e-mail sandra.corbyn@eastlea.newham.sch.uk.

Applications must be received by 11 am on Wednesday, 18th May 2022. Interviews will be in the week beginning 23rd May. 

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.