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DDSL/Medical Lead

Harris Academy Peckham, London, SE15 5DZ

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• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 June 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 May 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, term time: Actual salary £34,849.53 (40 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,378
• Pay scale: Grade 8 (Inner London)
• Additional allowances:

  + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Medical Lead to join us at Harris Academy Peckham.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in Multi-ethnic urban schools
• Further qualification. Experience of working in an 11-18 school
• Evidence of continuous self-development and updated knowledge in safeguarding
• A clear and good understanding of safeguarding issues
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft software with knowledge of using a management Information system for input and export of student data Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Basic knowledge of first aid; eg. Emergency first aid
• Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Our vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen.In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and mature conduct are expected from all.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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
• Referring cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern and supporting staff who make such referrals
• Referring cases where a person is dismissed or left due to risk/harm to a child to the Disclosure and Barring Service
• Referring cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police
• Delivering safeguarding training
• Line management of support staff
• Preparing and presenting information to Academy Governors, ALG and Ofsted
• Management of CPOMS, ensuring that Academy Staff are using it correctly
• Being the first point of contact for administering first aid to students and staff
• Being the named responsible officer for all first aid matters
• Managing the register of suitably qualified first aiders, ensuring there is a sufficient number to comply with published ratios
• Administration of student medication
• Delivering specific medical related needs of students with individual Statements of Additional Needs
• Administering and assisting with the programme of student medical examinations, assessments and inoculations
• Advising and training staff (in conjunction with the Health Authority) in procedures which they may be expected to carry out in the absence of a trained nurse
• Promoting health education in partnership with the teaching/support staff and the Health Authority
• Ensuring that the highest possible standards of clinical procedures are maintained
• Liaising with parents and medical personnel to satisfy the health needs of students
• Ensuring suitable and sufficient stocks of first aid consumables and equipment
• Working within current Child Protection Procedures and liaising with the campus nominated Child Protection Officer
• Ensuring confidentiality of medical information
• Ensuring up-to-date clinical and professional practice is maintained

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

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About Harris Academy Peckham

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 605 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Harris Academy Peckham website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: info@harrispeckham.org.uk
• Phone number: 0207 703 4417
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harris-academy-peckham (opens in new tab)

Our vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen.

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