CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER
SCALE 5 POINT 11-15
£27828 - £29492
8:00am – 4:00pm 38 weeks plus 5 Inset days
An exciting position has arisen at this large, multi-cultural 11-18 community school to work as a Child
Protection officer.
JOB PURPOSE
Will assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in all matters of safeguarding and child protection across the school. Will carry out the professional duties of a Child Protection Officer and Administrator. Duties and responsibilities.
· Day to day role:
- Check CPOMs when alerts are received
- Give actions to the referral
- If relevant carry out appropriate actions including seeing student, talking to parents, referring to social services etc..
- Add appropriate categories
- Update once actions have been taken
- If relevant close/no further action the CPOMs incident
- Check firewall emails shared daily – see any high alerts or share with DSL
- Liaise with and organise visits (e.g. Social workers, EMHPs)
- Transfers (Paper and CPOMs)
Please complete our application form which can be found on our website under
Vacancies, along with more information about the school and the position.
The application will need to be sent back with names and addresses of 2 Referees via email
to Emma Edwards, for the attention of Mrs N Benedict, (Inclusion, DSL & Well-being lead) by Friday 9th January.
The school is located on a large site in Hounslow with excellent transport links and a large staff car park.
The school does not accept CVs and please note references will be taken up in advance of an interview. The school is close to good transport links.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Heathland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
