Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
About the role:
We are looking to recruit a Safeguarding Coordinator to join our Student Support and Safeguarding Team.
Working closely with our Director, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and the Safeguarding Team you'll support the delivery of high-quality safeguarding practice across the Group, promoting the safety and wellbeing of our students.
Through administrative support to internal and external stakeholders including regular audits of records, arranging and minuting meetings and preparing reports and data for review you'll ensure we are continually developing and improving safeguarding systems, policies and procedures and staff have the support they need to carry out their roles in student safeguarding.
You'll be the first point of contact for many queries, managing our safeguarding inbox and phone to respond to parents, staff, students, visitors, other schools/colleges and outside agencies. In addition, you will provide support to our student services and safeguarding team to ensure both teams are aligned and up to date.
This is a permanent, full-time role working on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office. It can be based at any of our campuses in Oxfordshire, Berkshire or Surrey, to be discussed at interview.
What do you need to be successful as a Safeguarding Coordinator at Activate Learning?
To be successful you must have knowledge of KCSIE legislation and policies and procedures.
You should able to demonstrate good administrative and communication skills, be accurate and attentive to detail and have strong interpersonal skills.
Ideally you will also have a formal accreditation in a relevant field, i.e. Level 3 DSL qualification, experience in an education environment and of working with multiple organisations. An understanding of social care would be a benefit.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
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