Job Description
Safeguarding Officer Job Reference NottmCollege/TP/1223/384 Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,478 to £29,234 per annum (Band 5) Weekly Hours: 37 Location: Nottingham Closing Date: 04/06/2026 Job Category: Teaching Support Campus: Castle Meadow Team: 3201 - Wellbeing Job Introduction Your future is here A place to inspire Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together , we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career . Who we need We are looking for someone to undertake a dedicated safeguarding role dealing with safeguarding referrals and associated case load work. They must: Make decisions in accordance with legislation and guidance to safeguard students and staff, liaising with external agencies as necessary. Develop and lead the running of the cross-College Safeguarding Network, to share best practice and continually improve the College’s approach to safeguarding. To attend, or co-ordinate attendance at, a range of external meetings - including child protection conferences, core groups, child in need meetings, ensuring adherence to the guidelines and requirements for attending such meetings. Support Looked After Students and attend PEP and LAC reviews. What you’ll bring The ideal candidate must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and have good knowledge around supporting Looked After Students. Experience of carrying out a substantial safeguarding role to include dealing with a range of issues such as abuse, neglect, radicalisation, CSE. Highly developed knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, statutory and other related guidance. Proven track record or working with complex issues of a difficult and sensitive nature. Experience of developing and delivering enrichment, wellbeing or student voice services. Excellent communication, negotiating, mediating and interpersonal skills, in particular, an ability to build relationships with young people, parents/carers, colleagues and professionals. This will role will require working across all campuses. For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Georgia Gladwin on Georgia.Gladwin@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk Interviews are planned for: week commencing 8th June 2026 Why Join us Competitive salary – £26,478 to £29,234 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts) 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App Various travel schemes includ