Safeguarding Administrator – Welcoming Secondary School in Redbridge

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

A welcoming secondary school in Redbridge is seeking an organized discreet and highly conscientious Safeguarding Administrator to support their Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and pastoral care team this key non-teaching administrative role you will be responsible for maintaining secure confidential pupil safeguarding records logging daily welfare concerns coordinating multi-agency meetings and serving as an essential link between the school and external welfare agencies. This position requires meticulous attention to detail strong emotional resilience and a unwavering commitment to pupil safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate highly secure and confidential child protection records using specialized safeguarding software (e.g. CPOMS MyConcern or SIMS).

• Process log and triage daily safeguarding concerns and child protection referrals under the guidance of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

• Organize statutory safeguarding panels Team Around the Family (TAF) conferences and multi-agency reviews preparing agendas and taking detailed confidential minutes.

• Act as a professional point of contact for Redbridge Childrens Social Care local healthcare providers police liaison officers and voluntary support agencies.

• Monitor attendance and welfare data for vulnerable pupil cohorts including Children in Need (CIN) pupils on Child Protection (CP) plans and Looked After Children (LAC).

Key Requirements

• Previous administrative experience within a school local authority social care setting or youth organization.

• Proficiency in specialized safeguarding record-keeping software (CPOMS MyConcern) and school management information systems (SIMS Arbor Bromcom).

• Sound understanding of statutory safeguarding guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and multi-agency working frameworks.

• High emotional resilience discretion and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

• Outstanding organizational written communication and minute-taking skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Collaborative pastoral team and supportive leadership committed to staff wellbeing and child protection excellence.

• Access to continuous professional development (CPD) including Level 3 Safeguarding/DSL training and specialized casework workshops.

• Convenient Redbridge location with great transport links (Central Line Elizabeth Line local bus routes and access to the A12/M11) plus free on-site staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) enrolment and term-time-only working options.

Application

To apply for this Safeguarding Administrator role at a welcoming secondary school in Redbridge starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.