About this role
Be a trusted voice. Protect young people. Make a lasting difference.
Every young person deserves to feel safe, supported and listened to. Sometimes, having the right person to turn to can make all the difference.
Kingsway Park High School is seeking a compassionate, resilient and experienced Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated safeguarding team.
This is an important opportunity for someone who is passionate about protecting young people, understands the complexities of safeguarding and has the confidence and professional judgement to respond effectively when students and families need support.
Working closely with our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and wider safeguarding team, you'll play a key role in identifying and responding to concerns, delivering targeted interventions and ensuring vulnerable students receive timely, appropriate and coordinated support.
The opportunity
As our Safeguarding Officer, you'll
- Manage allocated safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate action, accurate records and timely escalation.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students, providing reassurance, guidance and support through challenging circumstances.
- Deliver targeted safeguarding interventions that help young people understand risks, develop confidence and make informed decisions.
- Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and external agencies to coordinate effective support.
- Contribute to Early Help arrangements, multi-agency working and the ongoing monitoring of safeguarding concerns.
- Help promote a proactive safeguarding culture where students feel safe, valued and confident to speak up.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone with practical experience of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children or young people.
You'll have a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy and discretion.
You'll be confident working with students and families experiencing complex circumstances, able to balance compassion with appropriate professional boundaries and recognise when concerns require further action.
Above all, you'll be someone who genuinely cares about young people and is committed to ensuring they receive the protection and support they deserve.
Why Kingsway Park?
Kingsway Park High School is a vibrant, inclusive and diverse school at the heart of Rochdale. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our commitment to creating an environment where every student feels valued, supported and able to succeed.
As part of Altus Education Partnership, you'll join a collaborative professional community committed to staff development, inclusion and improving outcomes for young people.
Our values reflect everything we want for our school community:
We Belong. We Co-operate. We Succeed.
If you have the experience, compassion and commitment to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help ensure every student has someone they can turn to.
Closing Date: 29 November 2026
Interviews: Expected to take place on 3 December 2026
Applications must be submitted through MyNewTerm.
Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and relevant barred list checks. Online searches will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.