Designated Safeguarding Lead in Stockport

Purpose of the Role: To take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the school, ensuring that all pupils, particularly those who have experienced trauma or challenging circumstances, are protected from harm. The DSL will lead the implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures, promote a culture of vigilance, and ensure staff adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct.

About Acorns Marple School: Welcome to Acorns Marple, where we empower young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Our school is built on a foundation of support, care, and a dedication to nurturing each pupil's unique journey. With a strong history of helping children who have faced difficult periods in their lives, Acorns School provides a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of gender, disability, or background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with individual needs and ensure they achieve and believe in themselves, preparing them for the next steps and adulthood.
• Provide professional learning and development for all pupils through establishing personalised learning routes.
• Have a deep and accurate understanding of the school's strategies for improvement.
• Provide exemplary pastoral care across the school.
• Ensure safeguarding measures are robust and efficient across both sites.
• Identify safeguarding trends and report these to the wider Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop strong relationships with professional services and community groups.
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour incidents.
• Support on behaviour and safeguarding across the school as directed.

Requirements:

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND.
• At least two years' experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision.
• Be a committed designated Safeguarding Lead, with a belief that all children and young people deserve an outstanding education regardless of their past experiences.
• Experience in a Safeguarding role in education.

Benefits of Joining Keys Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme.
• Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Access to a blue light discount card.
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues.
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications.
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts.
• Life assurance.

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant: Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding: We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check. More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here. School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.