Safeguarding Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover) at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

18693.35

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative support, Clerical assistance, Confidentiality, Communication, ICT packages, Microsoft Office, Safeguarding, Record keeping, Data management, Professionalism, Organization, Student welfare

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Role: Safeguarding Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover) Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby Start Date: June 2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £18,404.62 to £18,693.35 Working Pattern: 32 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 5 days Are you organised and ready to provide vital administrative and clerical assistance to our safeguarding team? Join us as a Safeguarding Admin Assistant, responsible for providing administrative support to the academy and specifically supporting the safeguarding team. This role requires providing confidential assistance and ensuring smooth internal operations. Outwood Academy Ormesby seeks a confident, professional and motivated individual with strong administrative skills to take on this essential role in the academy. As a Safeguarding Admin Assistant, you will assist the safeguarding team in the key administrative functions associated with the ongoing health and welfare of students across the academy. You will strive to ensure that the administration work, for the systems meant to keep children safe, remain airtight, organised, and compliant. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate, confidential and up-to-date documentation, acting as a professional point of contact, and liaising with key staff where necessary. Furthermore, your role will also provide the essential operational support that enables the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) to focus on high-level interventions and student welfare within the academy to keep our students safe. Welcome from the Principal: Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough. As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that ‘every interaction counts’ and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships. We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to ‘turn our best into our normal’. As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for improving the lives of young people and our wider community. To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, Click Here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QEEOPqSa_yqNCohmiu_jXYa6fJJdeJdS/view?usp=drive_link] If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Helen Murphy, HR Assistant at h.murphy@ormesby.outwood.com. Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance: * Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. * Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. * Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis) * Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now. * Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here [https://www.outwood.com/jointhefamily] * To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here [https://www.outwood.com/about-us] Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Responsibilities

The Safeguarding Admin Assistant provides essential administrative and clerical support to the academy's safeguarding team to ensure student welfare. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate, confidential documentation and acting as a professional point of contact for safeguarding systems.