DEPUTY DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD, PRESIDENT KENNEDY SCHOOL

President Kennedy School Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 4GL

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks (41 weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6 - £30,547 -£36,751 (pro rata, per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

President Kennedy School is a thriving school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of their students.

Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.

Opportunity

This is an exciting time to join President Kennedy School. We are seeking to appoint a professional and motivated individual to work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, to support staff to safeguard the school community and promote students’ welfare, as well as develop effective liaison with external services to provide support, advice and guidance on safeguarding issues. In addition, to work as part of the inclusion team to provide intervention and mentoring support for a key case load of high-profile vulnerable students.

You will have a flexible and supportive approach to work and be a positive role model to pupils.

For full information about this opportunity please see our recruitment pack.

Please note that all applications must be received on The Futures Trust application form. We do not accept CV’s.

Closing Date: 31st May 2026

Interviews: w/c 1st June 2026

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

What the school offers its staff

Salary & Benefits

Grade 6 - £30,547 -£36,751 (pro rata, per annum)

37 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks (41 weeks)

Benefits – Enhancing Working Lives

• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career pathways across the Trust
• Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements

www.thefuturestrust.org.uk/why-work-for-the-futures-trust

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

PK DEPUTY DSL Recruitment Pack May26.pdf - 1.34 MB (opens in new tab)

About President Kennedy School Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1845 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: President Kennedy School Academy website
• Email address: recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 02477 102134
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/president-kennedy-school-academy

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to work with departmental teams and supervise students in the absence of teachers

Arranging a visit to President Kennedy School Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk.

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