About Us
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Enjoy access to excellent facilities and resources to support your teaching, including the use of iPads for every student as part of our innovative approach to learning.
- Be at the forefront of our exciting curriculum development, where technology and traditional teaching methods blend seamlessly to enhance the educational experience of every child.
- Make a positive impact on the lives of young people and lifelong learning.
About Holy Trinity Church of England School:
Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley, a culturally rich and diverse town. Crawley has fantastic transport links sitting halfway between Croydon and Brighton on the M23 corridor. There is also a fast train service between London Victoria, East Croydon, Haywards Heath and Brighton, in addition to other lines that serve the South. The school operates a minibus service for staff at the start and end of the day serving the three stations in Crawley (Ifield, Crawley and Three Bridges). The school is also the most well connected by bus of the six secondary schools in this area.
Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key values: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where our students can truly excel, both academically and personally.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community. We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. If you’re passionate, driven and share our belief in the key values of dignity, community, wisdom and hope which underpin our school then we invite you to apply and bring your unique voice and talents to our team.
Crawley’s rich diversity and multiculturalism make our school an exciting place to work, where every day presents new challenges and rewards. As part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our curriculum. We are committed to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.
Job Details
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and ensuring they are safeguarded from harm?
Can you act as an advocate for students, managing cases and work effectively with professionals across organisations?
Do you want to be a pivotal part of a team committed to helping every child flourish?
If so, then we want to hear from you!
The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Safeguarding Manager to join our team. The role will support and extend the safeguarding leadership of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSL, as well as coordinate safeguarding practice across the school, ensuring the effective protection, wellbeing and support of all pupils through robust systems, early intervention and strong multi-agency working.
What You Need to Succeed
Key Responsibilities:
- The promotion of and safeguarding of all children and young people.
- Responding actively to daily safeguarding concerns. Working with the safeguarding team and making referrals and liaising with children social care/West Sussex Children Services and other agencies as required.
- Contributing to the development of policy, practice and guidance on safeguarding.
- Maintaining central records of safeguarding case files and caseloads.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Safeguarding Expertise: Proven experience in safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Interpersonal Skills: The ability to form strong working relationships with students, parents, and external agencies.
- Organisational Skills: Capacity to manage complex caseloads with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Personal Qualities: A 'can-do' approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure and handle sensitive information with total discretion.
- Ethos: An understanding and appreciation of the school’s Christian ethos and values.
Further Information
Holy Trinity CofE School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 29th June 2026.
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site
The reference number for this role is SCHO02602.
Job Reference: SCHO02602
