Deputy DSL and Family Support Officer
Walton-Le-Dale High School, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6RNThis job expired on 15 July 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
15 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week 8am – 4pm (3.30pm on a Friday), term time only plus one week (Inset days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,777 – £33,945
Actual salary
- £25,840 - £29,457
Pay scale
- Grade 7
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Demonstrable experience of working effectively with vulnerable children/ young people in either education, social work, youth work or another related area of work
- Experience of managing child protection cases and investigations
- Experience of working effectively with the parents /carers of children
- Experience of working effectively with a range of professionals to promote children’s learning or welfare
- Ability to complete S17 and S47 enquiries and reports for conference in a timely manner. Maintain student records and write other reports as required
- Ability to work on one’s own initiative, balance competing priorities and organise a work schedule
- Ability to motivate children/young people by establishing empathic and supportive working relationships
- Comfortable using ICT and word processing
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles involved in giving advice and guidance to children/young people, including the place of confidentiality
- Demonstrate knowledge of the range of additional support/agencies which can be of assistance to vulnerable pupils and their families
- Ability to summarise clearly and concisely and articulate concepts and proposals
- Ability to produce concise and complex reports
- Like children and have a sense of humour
- A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position.
- Willingness to undertake training
- Resilience, self-confidence, self-reliance and self-motivation
- Healthy, with an excellent attendance record
What the school offers its staff
There is a strong team of staff across the school – all staff, not just teachers. They are incredibly supportive of each other, both in a personal and professional sense. Lesson planning is often shared and cross-department sharing of expertise is also common. Our team of pastoral and learning support staff is exceptionally strong, with HAL’s responsible for our Houses across the school. We have a team of 10 teaching assistants at various levels and we are extremely proud of the work that we do to support our students based on need. Individual continuing staff professional development is a strong focus for us, underpinned by a core belief that individuals matter and that the strength of any school is based on the quality of its staff.
I have been recently appointed as Headteacher and have found the students and staff most welcoming. The school really does have a family feel, with a very supportive staff team and has great capacity for further improvement. This is a school where you can make a real difference and have a significant impact. If you believe you have the energy and drive to help us improve our provision further, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Walton-Le-Dale High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 734 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Walton-Le-Dale High School website
- Email address
- l.hodgson@waltonledale.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01772 335726
Walton-le-Dale is a smaller secondary school, and this gives us a distinctive and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors often comment on the warmth and friendliness of the school, and it’s something we take great pride in. Our size allows us to know our students well as individuals and to tailor our support to meet their unique needs. This approach is central to our ethos, and we are proud to hold Flagship status for the Inclusion Mark, a recognition we have maintained since 2008.
Our student-centred philosophy underpins everything we do. While academic achievement is vital, we believe that education should also help young people develop into confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals. Strong relationships are at the heart of our school community, and it is through these relationships that we help our students achieve their best, both in and beyond the classroom.
The vision for Walton-le-Dale High School has been designed to focus on three pillars:
• Sense of Belonging (BELONG)
Celebrating our school’s heritage and community roots whilst fostering a strong sense of belonging and identity for every student.
• Opportunities for everyone (EXPLORE)
Ensuring equitable access to enriching experiences that develop talents, broaden horizons, and prepare students for future success.
• Aiming for excellence (EXCEL)
Establishing high expectations and ambitious standards across all aspects of school life, empowering students to exceed their potential.
Our students come from a wide-ranging catchment area, including Blackburn, Preston, and surrounding localities. As a truly comprehensive school, we welcome students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. The school’s strength lies in its people. Across all areas of the school, from teachers to pastoral staff, and from learning support to administration, you will find a team that is collaborative, compassionate, and committed to excellence. Sharing expertise and working together is a hallmark of our approach, and individual professional development is highly valued. We believe that when our staff are supported to grow and succeed, our students benefit immensely.
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