The College is looking to appoint an experienced Student Services Safeguarding Officer to provide an efficient and effective service as part of the college’s student services department. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established Safeguarding Team, working alongside colleagues within Loreto, as well as external agencies, to provide high quality safeguarding support and guidance to students and staff. The most recent Ofsted report described Loreto’s approach to safeguarding as highly effective and that, ‘Leaders and managers have the upmost regard for safeguarding’ Ofsted 2023.

The successful candidate will support the work of the safeguarding team by conducting appropriate assessments and referrals with students including Early Help assessments and referrals to Housing or Mental Health teams. You will support vulnerable students including those who are Looked After, Living Independently and Young carers.

About the College
Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme". Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college.”

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

 Supporting Statement
In your supporting statement we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.