Deputy Designate Safeguarding Lead/Attendance Lead
Coleridge Primary, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1LW18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Monday 6th January 2025
Closing date
22 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,269.00 - £32,076.00 Annually (FTE) Dependent on Continuous Service
Deputy Designate Safeguarding Lead/Attendance Lead job summary
Coleridge Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and resilient Safeguarding Officer/Deputy Designated Lead to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in the school and to coordinate the support needed to ensure students’ safety and welfare at all times.
Coleridge Primary school is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and is situated in the centre of Rotherham. We are a one form entry primary school, who are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and driven DDSL and Attendance lead. We are an inclusive and friendly school which has a diverse catchment at the heart of our community. We are an Academy School, part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT) and work collaboratively across the 3 schools in our community. We strive to ensure our children receive an education which inspires and promotes positive learning and ensure that rigorous CPD supports all staff in becoming the best they can be.
Key purpose of the post
The deputy designated safeguarding lead is responsible for supporting the DSL in ensuring that child protection files are kept up to date. Other key aspects of the role are:
Managing day to day safeguarding and child protection
Keep the Designated Safeguarding Lead updated on all child protection and safeguarding issues
Trained to Level 3 in safeguarding and in the short- or long-term absence of the Designated Safeguarding Lead carry out those functions necessary to ensure the ongoing safety and protection of students
Act as a source of support, advice and expertise for all staff;
Act as a point of contact with the safeguarding partners;
Liaise with the headteacher and school social worker to inform them of issues
As required, liaise with the case manager and the local authority designated officer(s) (LADO) for child protection concerns in cases which concern a staff member;
Liaise with staff on matters of safety and safeguarding and welfare and when deciding whether to make a referral;
Promote supportive engagement with parents and/or carers;
Work with the headteacher and school social worker and relevant strategic leads, taking responsibility for promoting educational outcomes by knowing the welfare, safeguarding and child protection issues that children in need are experiencing.
We are looking for someone who is:
Flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change
Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding.
Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed.
Is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of ALL students.
Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students.
Has experience of working in Children’s Social Care, Residential Care and/or Education. Will uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school
In return we can offer: -
Strong supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community
A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment
Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body
Opportunities for professional development, coaching and mentoring and succession planning
A school social worker to offer regular supervision, guidance and advice.
The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact our Office Manager, Lisa Fitzgerald at l.fitzgerald@coleridgeprimary.org if you would like visit school. We are proposing that visits take place on Monday 11th of November or Tuesday 19th of November at 4:15pm. If you are unable to visit the school, you are welcome to arrange a phone call with the Executive Headteacher for an informal conversation about the school and its ethos.
The academy values diversity and promotes equality and will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met.
The CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Coleridge Primary is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and for teachers, a prohibition check.
Coleridge Primary is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all appropriately qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students and are committed to providing a supportive learning and working environment for everyone.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Coleridge Primary
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Coleridge Primary website (opens in new tab)
School location
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