You will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school. You will be a trusted source of advice for colleagues, ensuring concerns are responded to promptly and sensitively and that children and families receive appropriate support.
- Leading the school’s response to safeguarding concerns and making referrals to children’s social care, the police and other relevant services.
- Representing the school at child protection and multi-agency meetings, sharing information professionally and following through on agreed actions.
- Working with pupils and families to identify needs, coordinate early help and access appropriate support.
- Providing staff with advice and guidance to help them recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
- Supporting online safety and effective responses to concerns involving child-on-child abuse.
- Reviewing safeguarding policies with the Trust Safeguarding Lead and supporting staff awareness of policies, procedures and training.
- Contributing to safeguarding audits and preparing termly reports for senior leaders to support ongoing improvement.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description
- Experience of working with children, young people and families and dealing with barriers to education.
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection issues
- Working knowledge of the school exclusion process and procedures would be desirable
- The ability to work as part of a team, and openly and collaboratively with multi-agency colleagues, while applying the principles of confidentiality
- Excellent time management skills to meet strict deadlines alongside effective analytical and problem solving skills
About You
About Us
At New Horizons Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm, welcoming and vibrant community where smiles and positivity are part of everyday life. Strong, nurturing relationships are at the heart of our school; we know children learn best when they feel happy and safe. Our dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that children thrive and can grow to become their best selves.
The starfish in our school logo is more than just a symbol, it reminds us that each day is an opportunity to make a positive difference, no matter how small. We encourage both staff and pupils to approach each day with purpose, kindness and the desire to positively impact those around them. Click here to watch The Starfish Story
Our core values: Ready, Respectful and Safe underpin everything we do.These values help us create a positive and supportive learning environment for everyone. Could you help our children to be ready, respectful and safe in all they do? If so, we would love to hear how you could contribute to our community.
As an accredited thinking school, we carefully consider how we teach our children to be effective independent learners. Our teachers use ‘Thinking Tools’ and children become more independent in their learning because of them; and this builds their self-esteem. Teaching children how to learn has been proven to have a huge impact on accelerating their progress.
In turn, this builds confidence and makes school a happy experience.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school please contact Zoe Winter, Office Manager on [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [email protected]k
Designated Safeguarding Lead employer: TSAT
Cedar Children’s Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff within a supportive and innovative environment. As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, employees benefit from extensive career development opportunities, health and wellbeing support, and a culture that celebrates success and fosters collaboration. Located in a vibrant community, Cedar offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils while enjoying a range of exclusive benefits.
