Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Newbury, United Kingdom - Greenshaw Learning Trust

Greenshaw Learning Trust

Verified Company

Newbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Return to job result

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:

- location_on
Park House School

13/03/202

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary

NJC

Contractual hours
37

Basis
Full Time

Job type
Support Staff - Educational

Location
Newbury

Job category
Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Date posted
23/02/2024

Job reference
GST-R0080

Job overview

We are looking for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join Park House School and become an integral member of the safeguarding team.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, nonselective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of likeminded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are _'Always Learning'_.
Main responsibilities:
To follow up on all safeguarding concerns flagged by members of staff, through our online reporting system.
To lead in the corporate responsibility for, and commitment to, the safeguarding and promotion of the wellbeing and selfdiscipline of all students.
To ensure safeguarding tracking systems are utilised, constantly reviewed and improved.
To engage with local and national discourse on safeguarding and ensure the school policies are updated annually in line with guidance.
To engage with the school culture, regularly walking the school and developing an understanding of the impact of student safety on teaching and learning. Greet students each morning.
To work closely with the local authority to ensure that referrals are promptly and appropriately responded to, and to rerefer where necessary.
To hold legal responsibility for dealing with safeguarding issues, providing advice and responding to concerns.
You will need:
Commitment to improving the life chances of students.
Commitment to establishing high and rigorous standards of discipline.
Commitment to ensuring a culture of vigilance within the academy community.
An understanding of a 'no excuses' culture.
Experience of working with children.
Experience of working with families whom require additional support.
An understanding of local authority assessment procedures, thresholds for identification of abuse, and case conference practices.
Experience of working with data tracking and data management systems.
An in depth understanding of the local and national picture in safeguarding.
An understanding of the local community and its perceived challenges.
What's in it for you:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Return to job result