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DEPUTY DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY

This job expired on 9 December 2024 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  9 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Safeguarding
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,052.00 - £32,246.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Level CBG9 (points 23-27) from £29,052 to £32,246 per annum for 37 hours per week term-time, plus 37 hours to be worked outside term-time (based on full-time salary of £33,366 to £37,035)

DEPUTY DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD job summary

DEPUTY DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

REQUIRED ASAP

NJC Level CBG9 (points 23-27) from £29,052 to £32,246 per annum for 37 hours per week term-time, plus 37 hours to be worked outside term-time (based on full-time salary of £33,366 to £37,035)

An exciting opportunity to be part of a strong team in a growing and thriving school with a clear vision and ambition for our students.

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead who will work directly with our Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead, Hannah Sides, supporting her in all aspects of safeguarding in the school.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Vandyke team. You will already be working in a school and be involved in safeguarding or child protection work You will have the commitment, work ethic and desire to make a difference to the lives of young people.

Our recent OFSTED visit highlighted “Students at Vandyke are proud and articulate ambassadors for their school. They enjoy learning and achieve well. They thrive as a result of the school’s ambition for all students to become ‘world ready citizens’”

“Students are confident, courteous and aspirational. They behave well and move around the school calmly. They respect themselves and others”.

OFSTED January 2024.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. References and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

We welcome interested candidates to come and visit prior to application. Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting Jo Sessions.

Please visit our website at www.vandyke.beds.sch.ukfor further information and an application form, or contact Mrs Jo Sessions, PA to Headteacher on 01525 636700 or via email recruitment@vandyke.cbeds.co.uk.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 9 December 2024

Once we have received sufficient applications the vacancy will close, so if you are interested you are advised to apply immediately. If you are short-listed for interview, details will be sent to you via email to the address provided on your application form. You are therefore advised to check your email on a regular basis.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

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About Vandyke Upper School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1509 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Vandyke Upper School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/vandyke-upper-school (opens in new tab)

A high achieving school where everyone matters.

At Vandyke we believe that the ingredients for effective learning and high achievement include outstanding teaching, high expectations and an atmosphere within which relationships flourish. We pride ourselves on the school’s high standards and inclusive reputation.

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