Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader & Complex case worker

Durrington High School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 September 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,569 to £30,036
• Additional allowances:

  Possible Leadership allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

• demonstrate a commitment to keeping all children and young people safe
• report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person
• maintain an awareness of Trust and school policies in relation to safeguarding General
• deputise (as required) for the DSL; this based on you having an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding and child protection thresholds and processes within West Sussex.
• be a key decision maker for arising incidents and the approach the school takes to managing these in the short and medium term.
• ensure that the adults you work with (whatever their role) understand their role in supporting and creating positive change for the child. CPOMS & CP register
• lead and manage the school CPOMS (child protection record keeping system) as necessary conducting quality control audits, reviewing records and importing/exporting records.
• support the induction of all new staff in relation to CPOMS access and correct use.
• take overall responsibility for maintaining an accurate register of children on plans (at a variety of levels) and children who have an identified social worker ensuring the central school record is up-to-date at all times

What the school offers its staff

We are delighted to be able to advertise this (rare) opportunity to join our fantastic student support & safeguarding team here at Durrington.

The role is aimed at someone who already works within safeguarding/child protection or someone working in a school in a pastoral role and looking to take the next step. Excellent knowledge and the potential to lead others are the two most important qualities needed to make the person appointed to this role successful.

With this role you will have the ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships with a range of stakeholders but at the same time be brave and willing to fight for what is right for the children and families you work with. You will also be used to working at pace, have excellent attention to detail and very strong communication skills.

Supporting our students who, for any reason, are not yet in a position to make the most of their time spent in education with us is a vital part of the role.

As a student support & safeguarding team we are relentless in our pursuit of knowing and caring for each and every one of our students, whatever their current situation. Case study after case study shows what a difference this continues to make to them and their families.

On offer to you is the opportunity to join a highly skilled, experienced and successful team and have access to an excellent program of CPD to help you learn and grow.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the application form and return it to ladams@durring.com, alongside a supporting statement (max. 2 pages A4) to include;

• Why you would like to be appointed to this role
• How the impact and experiences you have had make you a strong candidate

Commitment to safeguarding

Durrington High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We support all staff and volunteers through regular training and expect everyone working at the school to be proactive and adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.

In addition to the statutory pre-employment checks, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a safeguarding background check and interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Durrington High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1607 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Durrington High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: ladams@durring.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/durrington-high-school (opens in new tab)

Durrington High School is part of Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) and is a large and oversubscribed school with 1650 students on roll in years 7 to 11. Within the Durrington Multi Academy Trust, we place high regard on recruiting and retaining excellent staff to ensure all students achieve beyond their best. Durrington High School has a sustained track record of improvement for over a decade and we want to continue getting better. We are proud of our school and are always relentless in our efforts to give our students the very best education they deserve.

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