Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager

Job Title: Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager

Location: Plumstead, South East London

Salary: Scale PO3 £15,452 per annum (Actual gross salary)

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time, 14 hours per week to be worked Monday and Tuesday, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus 1 week)

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025 at midday

Plumstead Manor is a thriving community school whose goal is to provide a world-class education through our vision of excellence for all. This fundamental goal is supported by our core values of pride, ambition, respect and teamwork which infuse all our work together. We aim to release the full potential of every young person during their seven-year journey with us, and support them to go beyond what they ever thought possible.

About the role:

We are seeking a Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager to work Monday and Tuesday each week, sharing the role with a colleague who works 3 days per week.

You will support the Leadership team to provide a safe environment in which students can develop and learn. You will take the day to day 'lead' on safeguarding issues within the school, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead Coordinator. You will maintain accurate, confidential and up to date documentation on all cases of safeguarding and child Protection and attend relevant meetings as required. An important part of your role will be to carry out duties as the School's 'lead professional' in cases where the school initiates a MASH referral. The role also includes maintaining the register of Young carers and maintaining a register of students who are 'At Risk'.

We are looking for:

• Knowledge of best practice in pastoral care and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of current educational issues.
• Experience of working with vulnerable children/young people in an education, social work or youth setting.
• Experience of working with young people who are distressed or displaying antisocial behaviour. At least 5 years successful experience in an administrative role
• Qualification at degree level or equivalent.
• Good skills in information management and IT.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team
• Excellent professional development and support

Additional Information:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.

If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and keep an eye on your emails for our application form, this can also be found on our website as well.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Safeguarding Manager, Senior Social Care Manager, Social Manager, Child Care Manager, Child Social Support Services Manager, Social Services Manager, Child Protection Manager, Social Worker Manager may also be considered for this role.