Premier Academy is a leading British Curriculum School renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to developing well-rounded global citizens. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Designated Child Protection Officer to play a key role in identifying, reporting, and managing safeguarding and child protection concerns. The successful candidate will champion and promote a strong culture of safeguarding across the school community.
Key Responsibilities
Point of Contact: Act as a point of contact for safeguarding concerns in the section. Serve as a trusted and approachable figure for pupils, staff, and parents to raise any safeguarding issues. This means being visible, accessible, and responsive whenever concerns arise.
Documentation: Receive and record concerns accurately and confidentially. Ensure that all safeguarding disclosures are documented with precision, avoiding assumptions or personal interpretations. Records must be kept securely and shared only with authorized personnel.
Escalation: Escalate concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Safeguarding issues must never be delayed or minimized. Immediate referral to the DSL ensures that professional judgment and appropriate action are taken quickly.
Monitoring: Support monitoring of vulnerable pupils by working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to identify patterns of behavior, attendance issues, or emotional changes that may signal vulnerability.
Supportive Environment: Help ensure pupils feel safe to disclose concerns by creating a supportive environment where pupils know they will be listened to without judgment. This involves building trust, showing empathy, and reinforcing that their safety is the school’s priority.
Professional Development: Attend trainings on Safeguarding whenever asked to or required.
Academic Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in implementing child protection programs, preferably in a school setup.
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Human Rights, or a Related Degree is desired.
Interpersonal & Management Skills
Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
Good planning and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex and diverse tasks.
Ability to remain flexible in a dynamic environment and work well in a team.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good report writing and computer skills.
Good command of English both oral and written.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply online through the following link: Apply to Premier Academy
