Job descriptionSchool Safeguarding Officer – Darlington Location: Darlington, County Durham Salary: £120 – £160 per day (dependent on experience) / £26,000 – £31,000 per annum equivalent Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP About the Role Wayman Education is currently recruiting an empathetic and meticulous School Safeguarding Officer to join a welcoming secondary school community in Darlington. In this essential pastoral role, you will work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), school leadership team, and local authority services to maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment for all pupils. You will act as a key point of contact for daily child protection concerns, coordinate early help plans, and support vulnerable students to ensure their wellbeing and academic progress. Key Responsibilities Case Triage & Management: Monitor, record, and manage daily safeguarding and child protection concerns using CPOMS . Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner with Darlington Borough Council Children’s Services, health professionals, and external agencies to attend core groups, child protection conferences, and TAC (Team Around the Child) meetings. Early Help Support: Assess student needs, implement targeted early intervention strategies, and monitor outcomes for vulnerable young people. Student & Family Guidance: Build positive, trusting relationships with students and families facing pastoral, attendance, or social challenges. Compliance: Ensure all records, reporting, and safeguarding procedures strictly adhere to statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines. Requirements Experience: Prior experience in a school safeguarding, pastoral, or child protection role within a UK educational environment. Statutory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of KCSIE, working together to safeguard children frameworks, and local referral processes. System Knowledge: Practical working experience with CPOMS (or equivalent safeguarding management software). Skills: Excellent communication, active listening, and conflict-resolution abilities, with a discreet and professional approach to handling sensitive information. Vetting: An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one). What Wayman Education Offers Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE. Dedicated recruitment consultant guidance from application through placement. Continuous professional development (CPD) and training opportunities. Generous £250 referral bonus scheme for successful candidate referrals. How to Apply If you are a dedicated safeguarding professional ready to support young people across Darlington, please apply by submitting your current CV.