Safeguarding Officer - Tattershall, United Kingdom - David Ross Education Trust

David Ross Education Trust

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Tattershall, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Barnes Wallis Academy is now recruiting for a Safeguarding Officer/Deputy DSL. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.

From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential.

The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

_ About the role_

Support DSL in referring cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children's social care.
Support staff who make referrals to local authority children's social care.
Support DSL in referring cases to the Lincolnshire Prevent team where there is a radicalisation concern.
Support DSL in reporting cases where a crime may have been committed to the police.
Keep detailed, accurate and secure written records of concerns and referrals.

Permanent role, full time, term time only

_ About our Academy_
The Barnes Wallis Academy is a medium sized 11-16 school in Tattershall, Lincolnshire.

We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration.

We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth.

We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.

We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs.

We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join us.

Our rural setting allows us the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking.

We are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement.

We have high expectations of our students and staff - and hold high aspirations and demonstrated complete belief in all our students.

_ Salary & Benefits_

NJC 14 FTE £25,409 per annum, £22,218.63 pro rata
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Rewards and Recognition Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme

_ Who we are looking for_

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a safeguarding role within a school or other organisation working with children, young people and their families.
Good level of knowledge and experience of current relevant legislation, policy, statutory guidance and good safeguarding practice.
Ability to use risk reading and organisational systems to 'triage' cases and monitor actions and outcomes.
Ability to identify examples of poor practice and raise concerns promptly and coherently through the senior team DSL and/or Head of School
Able to develop positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents
Able to work as part of a team, friendly manner and a sense of humour
Flexible and approachable in a busy day to day environment

_ __About The David Ross Education Trust_**The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).

Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas.

We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

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