Safeguarding Officer (Robertsbridge Community College)

Hours of work: 37 Hours

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.

(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Monday 8 December 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Robertsbridge Community College

Knelle Road

Robertsbridge

East Sussex

TN32 5EA

Phone: 01580 880360

Email: admin@robertsbridge.org.uk

Website: www.robertsbridge.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Safeguarding Officer

Are you a caring, empathetic and supportive individual with expertise in the area of student welfare and safeguarding? If you have experience of working within a safeguarding setting and the ability to positively encourage and influence the learning of our students, we would love to hear from you.

As a Safeguarding Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in the effective management of safeguarding issues. You will also be required to work as part of the pastoral team to provide intervention and support for a key case load of high-profile vulnerable students.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working in a similar role or setting.
• Good interpersonal skills, excellent communication, listening and observation skills and the ability to build rapport, support, engage and motivate others.
• The ability to deal with difficult, sensitive or conflict situations with an empathetic approach.
• Knowledge of school policies relating to conduct, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and dress code with a demonstratable understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and child protection issues within a school setting.

In return, we offer:

• A workplace that is future focused with potential for professional growth as we improve;
• A skilled and experienced team of professionals;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to lmyburgh@robertsbridge.org.uk.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 8 December 2025

Interviews and task activities: W/C 15 December 2025

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Please note CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form. A signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our school prior to application.

Robertsbridge Community College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Recruitment Pack

Application Form