Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Attendance
Co-op Academy Nightingale, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7AXThis job expired on 17 April 2024
Start date details
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Closing date
17 April 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
25 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: TTO plus 10 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,076 - £33,945
Pay scale
- Scale 23-25
What skills and experience we're looking for
Co-op Academy Nightingale is a large primary school situated in East Leeds and forms part of the Co-op Academies Trust. Nightingale is an inspiring place to work and learn and, as part of the Co-op Academies Trust, aim to secure excellence in all aspects of its work.
We’re looking for a resilient, determined and proactive individual to join our school to take on the important role of deputy designated safeguarding lead, attendance support. The right candidate will work alongside the safeguarding team and Trust in helping pupils and families who require support to overcome barriers to learning. The main role will be to support families and pupils and improve attendance but this will also involve stepping into the role of DSL when the current DSL is not in school.
As part of the role you will support the Academy in improving safeguarding provision and attendance for all pupils and reducing persistent absenteeism. You will be able to build excellent relationships with families and consider the best possible options to support families. You will liaise with outside agencies in order to reach the right support and also be able to signpost families to alternative support. You will be given in-house training, provided by the Trust attendance team and safeguarding lead and become proficient in detailed recording using CPOM’s and responding to concerns raised by staff and families about pupils.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience working with children and families and would like to make a significant difference to their outcomes and lives.
Do you have what it takes to be part of our team?
You will need:
GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent qualifications.
Previous primary school experience.
A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
A can-do attitude.
A commitment to the happiness, well-being, positive self-esteem and developing progress of everyone at the school.
Driving licence and vehicle to enable home visits
What the school offers its staff
Perks
We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your wellbeing, or your family, in or outside work. From career progression and working and making a difference within your local community, to a whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op Academies Trust isn’t just your standard job, what you do here, really counts.
Financial
We offer competitive salaries and pension schemes as well as travel season ticket loans, 24-hour access to free money support, and for colleagues who want to save or need help managing debt we have savings and loan products which can be deducted from your pay.
Health
We want you to stay happy and healthy. So as a teaching colleague you’ll get the school holiday period off work. And even better, we offer a free flu vaccine, cycle to work scheme; 24-hour access to free health and wellbeing support and discounted gym membership at a number of popular gyms
Discounts
We offer a 10% discount on Co-op Food plus discounts on legal services and funeral plans. You’ll also get access to Co-operative Flexible Benefits and MyActiveDiscounts, giving you discounts and offers from well-known brands on things likeshopping, travel, eating out, theatre tickets and broadband.
Contact
If you fancy an informal chat about the role and the academy, please get in touch via email –
beverley.blanchfield@coopacademies.co.uk .
Co-op Academy Nightingale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and amedical declaration.“Co-op Academies Trust, as an aware employer, is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf”.Closing date: Tuesday 17th April 16:00
Interviews: Wednesday 24th April
Commitment to safeguarding
Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to Co-operative values and principles.
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About Co-op Academy Nightingale
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 415 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Co-op Academy Nightingale website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- nigh.head.teacher@coopacademies.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01132359164
Co-op Academy Nightingale is an inspiring place to work and learn, as part of the Co-op
Academies Trust, Nightingale aims to secure excellence in all aspects of its work. It is one
of thirty schools in the Trust, and one of thirteen in West Yorkshire. All schools in the Trust
demonstrate a strong commitment to cooperative values and principles. It is therefore
vital that applicants are willing to fully embrace these, embedding them into the learning
experiences for pupils and using them to drive up academic standards further. The Trust
is a successful and highly collaborative partnership of schools committed to raising the
educational ambitions of the communities it serves.
Arranging a visit to Co-op Academy Nightingale
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nigh.head.teacher@coopacademies.co.uk.
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