Job description
School Safeguarding Officer – Birmingham
Location:Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary:£120 – £160 per day (dependent on experience) / £26,000 – £31,000 per annum equivalent
Contract Type:Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date:September 2026 / ASAP
About the Role
Wayman Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and proactiveSchool Safeguarding Officerto join a vibrant secondary school in Birmingham.
In this vital pastoral role, you will work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Senior Leadership Team, and local agency partners to maintain the highest standards of student welfare and child protection across the school. You will serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day safeguarding concerns, coordinating early help interventions and creating a safe, inclusive environment where all pupils can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management:Log, triage, and manage daily safeguarding and child protection concerns usingCPOMS.
Multi-Agency Collaboration:Partner with Birmingham Children’s Trust, local health services, and social care providers, attending child protection conferences, core group meetings, and TAC (Team Around the Child) panels.
Early Help Support:Conduct early help assessments, design tailored support plans for vulnerable students, and evaluate intervention outcomes.
Pastoral Guidance:Provide confidential support, guidance, and active listening to pupils and families experiencing personal, social, or attendance challenges.
Statutory Compliance:Maintain accurate, up-to-date child protection records in full compliance withKeeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)guidelines.
Requirements
Experience:Proven experience in a school safeguarding, pastoral, or child protection capacity within a UK educational environment.
Statutory Knowledge:Comprehensive, up-to-date understanding of KCSIE regulations, early help frameworks, and multi-agency referral pathways.
System Knowledge:Hands-on experience using CPOMS (or equivalent school safeguarding software).
Key Skills:Strong interpersonal, active listening, and conflict-resolution abilities, with the discretion and empathy needed for sensitive cases.
Vetting:An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for a new one).
What Wayman Education Offers
Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
Dedicated consultant guidance throughout your placement.
Access to ongoing professional development and training courses.
Generous £250 referral bonus scheme for successful candidate recommendations.
How to Apply
If you are a compassionate safeguarding professional ready to support young people across Birmingham, please apply today by submitting your updated CV.