Job Description

Academy Safeguarding Administrator

Pay Range - Local Government Pay Scale Point 6 - Point 9

FTE £25,183- £26,409 (Pro Rata £22,123 to £23,200)

Full Time, Term Time plus 1 week in the school holidays

8am to 4pm

Legra Academy Trust provides high quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in Essex. Working together, we make a huge impact on the lives and education of both our young people and staff. We are committed to providing professional development for both our staff and governors, in order to achieve sustainable improvement.

As an Academy Safeguarding Administrator, you will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the Safeguarding Administration and Compliance by providing administrative support to the Senior Safeguarding Leaders Team. This will include co-ordinating Academy Compliance to Safeguarding amongst other tasks. Applicants should be happy to work independently with ability to work in a fast pace educational environment.

The Ideal candidate will Ideally have but not essential:

· Administrative Background, with knowledge of Microsoft Packages.

· Experience working in a school with Safeguarding Procedures and Practices

· Attention to detail in relation to compliance and time management.

· The enthusiasm, energy and determination to make an impact on the quality of education at our school.

We can offer you:

· Excellent professional development opportunities.

· Modern facilities and equipment.

· Use of Gym.

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Local Government Pension Scheme

· Staff wellbeing events throughout the year.

You will also be required to take on First Aid duties and any training for this will be provided. You will be a self-motivated individual and will possess an excellent understanding of health and safety.

Legra Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Social Media checks and satisfactory references. Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

Please send completed application forms to:- emma.lipscombe@legratrust.org.uk

Closing Date for Applications: 10th July 2025

Interviews w/c: 14th July 2025

Information about the School

Belfairs is a vibrant Academy with 1400 students on roll from 11-18 yrs. We were graded a good school by Ofsted in 2013. We are a a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed academy in south east England with high quality and well-resourced facilities. Our staff enjoy excellent opportunities for career development and a childcare voucher and cycle purchase scheme through salary sacrifice.