Designated Safeguarding Lead (Non Teaching)

The postholder will safeguard and protect the young people and staff within school and ensure there is a culture of vigilance in safeguarding practice, receive safeguarding referrals and coordinate a procedure which addresses and prioritises the needs of those affected by liaising with statutory agencies.

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 in learning support or equivalent qualification / experience
• Have completed the DCSF induction programme
• Have successful experience working with children in a school
• Have substantial knowledge of appropriate procedures, regulations and guidance particularly in relation to the most recent guidance for Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Have substantial understanding and effective implementation of Child Protection procedures, local safeguarding partnerships, and safeguarding practice reviews
• Have the ability to make a proactive contribution to the work of school staff and external agencies in supporting children, their families and carers

St Peter\’s Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.

Happy, enthusiastic and friendly pupils, highly experienced and talented colleagues, excellent professional development and progression opportunities across our 38 schools, supportive Trust board, governors and parents.

Benefits

• Vivup – Lifestyle savings – store discounts
• Vivup – Discounted gym membership
• Vivup – Cycle scheme
• Full wellbeing package
• Commitment to safeguarding