Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
John Masefield High School, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2HF14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
18 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 4 weeks, 42 weeks per year (8:30-4:30 Mon-Thurs, 8:30-4 Fridays - Working hours can be discussed if required)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- HC7 £32,061 to £36,363 (pro rata: £29,688 to £33,672)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working with children of secondary age
Experience of supporting young people and families
Experience of working in a public sector relevant to the role
Qualifications and Training
GCSEs in English and Maths at least at Grade C or grade 4 or equivalent
Willingness to undertake training in all areas of the job description as required (eg Graded Care Profiling)
Skills and Abilities
Can use ICT effectively to support administration of caseload (eg email, Internet, Basic Excel Spreadsheets etc)
A confident and effective communicator who is willing to conduct tough conversations with students and their families
Good understanding of parenting approaches
Ability to relate well to young people and adults, and to build positive working relationships
Work constructively as part of a team and independently
Ability to develop specific plans to support families
Knowledge of/willingness to learn about external agencies to refer for additional support
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Other factors
A thorough understanding of an adults’ role in safeguarding young people
A strong commitment to professional development and learning collaboratively
DBS at Enhanced Level
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to developing our staff through first class induction and high-quality professional development. As a result, a large proportion of JMHS staff have achieved promotion to middle and senior leadership positions.
A lovely small market town
Free onsite parking
membership of pension scheme
Flexible working options considered
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search
Applying for the job
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About John Masefield High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 841 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Masefield High School website
- Email address
- vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01531 631012
John Masefield High School is an all ability 11-18 school situated in the market town of Ledbury. We are an Academy with Specialist School Status for the Performing Arts.
Arranging a visit to John Masefield High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk.
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