At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding efforts to protect and support children and young people in our school.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Trinity Academy, committed to child welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Flexible work hours with family-friendly policies and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding and excellent interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting the welfare of children and young people, ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented, and providing guidance and support to staff. This is a key post within the school which requires dedication and a highly efficient and responsible approach.
Responsibilities
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to build positive, trusting relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies.
- Is an effective listener, able to respond with empathy, professionalism and discretion to safeguarding concerns.
- Can communicate confidently and sensitively with students, parents/carers and professionals, ensuring clear and appropriate information sharing.
- Is competent in managing safeguarding referrals, handling confidential and sensitive information, and maintaining accurate records.
- Can remain calm, decisive and professional when dealing with safeguarding incidents, emergencies or complex situations, ensuring the welfare of children remains paramount.
Benefits
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
- Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
- Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff (minimum 25 days, plus bank 8 holidays per annum, pro-rated for part-time post-holders)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
Trinity Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (non-teaching) in Doncaster employer: Trinity Academy
Trinity Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the welfare of its staff and students, fostering a supportive and family-friendly work environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer competitive benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme, enhanced leave policies, and professional development opportunities, all within a vibrant school community dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people.
