The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at The Stanway School supports the DSL in keeping students, staff and volunteers safe. The core work is a caseload of pupils needing safeguarding help, acting as the first point of contact for staff raising concerns and triaging them under the school's policy. The post is term-time plus non-pupil days, 37 hours a week across 39 weeks, within The Sigma Trust. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Support the DSL in ensuring a safe environment for all students, staff and volunteers
- Support a dedicated caseload of students needing safeguarding assistance from disclosures or prior history
- Act as the main point of contact for staff reporting student safeguarding concerns, triaging them appropriately
- Ensure the school's safeguarding policy is followed without delay
- Support the DSL in promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive school where students feel valued and confident raising concerns
Experience
- Experience of working in a school setting, primary or secondary
Skills & knowledge
- Using own initiative to resolve routine problems independently
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal records disclosure, online checks and other vetting checks
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
- Passion for working with children and helping them succeed
What’s offered
- Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym memberships and cinema tickets
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
- Robust CPD training programme
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
