The Senior Leader for Safeguarding and Designated Safeguarding Lead sits on the Senior Leadership Team at Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy, a secondary school. The post sets the safeguarding strategy and culture, acts as Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead and leads a combined safeguarding and inclusion team. The role also shapes strategic decisions and whole-school improvement, and drives the inclusion agenda for vulnerable students. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post is wanted as soon as possible.
What the job involves
- Lead and develop the academy's safeguarding strategy and culture
- Act as Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding practice
- Provide leadership to the safeguarding and inclusion team
- Drive the inclusion agenda so vulnerable students receive exceptional support
- Champion vulnerable learners
- Build a culture where students feel safe, valued and empowered to succeed
- Work alongside senior colleagues across the academy
- Develop systems that deliver strong outcomes for all students
- Help shape strategic decisions and influence whole-school improvement as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
Experience
- Proven track record of successful safeguarding leadership
Skills & knowledge
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building with students, families and professionals
- Leads, motivates and inspires a team to achieve excellence
- Passion for transforming the lives of young people
What's offered
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Wellbeing support
- Exclusive discounts
- Blue Light Card access
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Extensive professional development programme
- Flexible working arrangements
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
