About this Role
At Phoenix Primary School, we are developing amore collaborative and coordinated approach to safeguarding, inclusion,attendance and family support, ensuring that our systems and ways of workingenable us to identify needs early and provide the right support at the righttime.
The Strategic Designated Safeguarding Leadwill play an important role in shaping and supporting this approach, providingstrategic oversight of safeguarding across the school and helping to ensurethat our culture, policies, practices and systems remain effective, consistentand responsive to the needs of our children and families.
The postholder will take a lead in overseeingsafeguarding information and data for our most vulnerable pupils, usinginsights from CPOMS alongside attendance, achievement, behaviour, inclusion,mental health and wellbeing information to help identify emerging concerns,understand barriers and inform appropriate support. This will includerecognising and responding to challenges such as emotionally based schoolavoidance (EBSA), working collaboratively with colleagues to help children feelsafe, supported and ready to learn.
In return weoffer:
- A comprehensiveinduction programme.
- Growingwell-being team with Mental Health Lead supporting children and staff
- A HealthyWork-Life Balance and a committed SLT
- A happy andcaring community.
- CareFirst employee assistance programme
- Non-contributorymembership of Benenden private health care cover
- Membershipof the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Two-week, half-term break in October
- Cycleto work scheme
Safeguarding Commitment
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteersto share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity aresubject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosingand Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
Equality & InclusivityStatement
At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse andinclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourageapplications from under-represented communities, including but not limited tothose who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.
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Strategic Designated Safeguarding Lead at Phoenix Primary School in Chatham employer: Phoenix Primary School
Phoenix Primary School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of students and staff. With tailored working hours that respect your work-life balance, comprehensive induction training, and a strong focus on wellbeing, you'll find ample opportunities for personal and professional growth within our vibrant community. Join us to lead by example in a role that values hands-on leadership and fosters a caring campus atmosphere.
