Hillary Primary School is seeking a senior support staff leader to sit on its Senior Leadership Team and hold strategic responsibility for safeguarding. The post is non-teaching and covers child protection, family engagement, online safety including filtering and monitoring, and the Prevent duty. The postholder would work with the Head Teacher, Trust and governors to keep arrangements compliant with statutory guidance and to support vulnerable pupils. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Hold strategic responsibility for safeguarding, child protection, family engagement, online safety and Prevent across the school
- Lead safeguarding practice and champion pupil welfare and safety
- Ensure safeguarding systems are effective, compliant and have a demonstrable impact on pupil safety, welfare and outcomes
- Ensure compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children and the Prevent Duty
- Provide assurance to the Head Teacher, Trust leadership and Local Governing Board on safeguarding effectiveness, compliance and culture
- Lead a proactive approach so concerns are identified early and appropriate interventions are put in place
- Ensure vulnerable pupils and families receive timely and effective support
- Promote a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility
- Contribute to the strategic leadership of the school as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Work with the Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Trust colleagues, governors and external agencies
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
