Child Protection Officer

Job Title: Child Protection Officer

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term-time plus five staff training days, plus an additional 37 hours to be worked during the school holidays

Salary (FTE): ALT Grade G – £31,022.00 to £34,434.00

Actual Salary: ALT Grade G – £27,248.81 to £30,245.81

Closing Date: Wednesday 24th September 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Protection Officer to join our safeguarding team, who will work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. If you have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

About us:

We are a popular, oversubscribed and successful school – the first all-through (4-18) school in Cambridgeshire. We have a vibrant learning community enabling students to flourish both academically and socially. It is our mission to ensure that all pupils access a curriculum which is relevant and ambitious throughout their journey at Cromwell.

Our central ethos of care, respect for the needs of others, courtesy and a warm community feel provides an atmosphere where our students can make the very best of their talents to achieve success and are inspired to fulfil their potential.

About the role:

You will play a key role in developing safeguarding policies, training and guidance, coordinating referrals and supporting children in need as well as at-risk students and families.

This is a vital role within the Academy as children are more likely to thrive academically and personally when they feel safe, supported, and secure — and your role will be key in helping to create and maintain that environment.

There will be a requirement to travel in this role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and training to ensure a consistent and effective approach across the academy.
• Act as the central point of contact for child protection concerns – receiving, coordinating, and making referrals, while ensuring timely and appropriate action is taken in line with statutory guidance.
• Work directly with vulnerable children and their families to provide support, build positive relationships, and help prevent harm or family breakdown.
• Represent the school in multi-agency meetings, such as Child Protection Conferences and Strategy Meetings, ensuring all actions from intervention plans are carried out and monitored effectively.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and to work in a forward-thinking academy with a commitment to inclusion and development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Local Government Pensions Scheme

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sam Surtees, Business and Operations Manager – ssurtees@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees’ alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.