Safeguarding Administrator – Established Secondary School in Redbridge
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Job Summary
Job Title: Safeguarding Administrator
Location: Redbridge Outer London
School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary:per annum (Local Government Pay Scale / Outer London Weighting)
Role Overview
An established secondary school in Redbridge is seeking an organized discreet and highly diligent Safeguarding Administrator to support their Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and pastoral welfare team this critical administrative support role you will manage confidential safeguarding records log child protection concerns coordinate multi-agency referrals and act as a key point of contact for external childrens services healthcare professionals and families. This non-teaching role requires exceptional attention to detail sensitivity and a strong commitment to keeping children safe in education.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain meticulous secure and fully confidential safeguarding records using specialized management software (e.g. CPOMS MyConcern or SIMS).
Process log and triage daily welfare concerns and safeguarding referrals submitted by school staff under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
Coordinate and schedule statutory safeguarding meetings TAF (Team Around the Family) conferences and multi-agency reviews taking accurate confidential minutes.
Liaise effectively with Redbridge Childrens Social Care the local authority designated officer (LADO) CAMHS and external support agencies.
Monitor attendance and educational welfare data for Children in Need (CIN) Child Protection (CP) plans and Looked After Children (LAC).
Key Requirements
Previous administrative experience within an educational setting social care environment or youth-focused service.
Proficiency in using secure safeguarding databases (CPOMS MyConcern) and general school information management systems (SIMS Arbor Bromcom).
Up-to-date knowledge of statutory safeguarding legislation including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and working with multi-agency partners.
Exceptional emotional resilience discretion and ability to handle highly sensitive and distressing information with absolute confidentiality.
Outstanding organizational communication and minute-taking skills.
Legal right to work in the UK.
School Highlights & Benefits
Welcoming well-organized pastoral team with robust clear child protection frameworks and supportive leadership.
Continuous professional development including advanced safeguarding (Level 3/DSL) training and specialized record-keeping workshops.
Convenient Redbridge location with excellent transport connections (Central Line Elizabeth Line local bus routes and easy access to the A12/M11) plus free on-site staff parking.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) enrolment and term-time-only working arrangements.
Application
To apply for this Safeguarding Administrator role at an established secondary school
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