Deputy DSL/Family Support Officer
Walton-Le-Dale High School, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6RNThis job expired on 4 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours Monday - Friday 8am-4pm (3.30pm finish on a Friday). Term-time only plus 5 days (Inset)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £29,777 and £33,945
Actual salary
- Between £25,840 and £29,457
What skills and experience we're looking for
- To safeguard and protect the children, young people and staff of Walton-le-Dale High School
- To assist in delivering safeguarding training, update and implement policies and procedures
- To receive safeguarding referrals and coordinate a procedure which addresses and prioritises the needs of those affected by liaising with statutory agencies
- To promote positive attitudes by students and families towards education and to ensure parents are aware of statutory responsibilities
- Working directly with pupils and their families to provide support to overcome particular obstacles to learning in relation to wellbeing, behaviour, or attendance.
- Encourage
a culture of listening to children and young people, taking in to account their
wishes and feelings so that measures may be put in place to support and protect
them.
What the school offers its staff
Staff in our trust benefit from:
- a culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance
- a culture that promotes well-being initiatives
- access to UK Healthcare (https://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staff with the cost of everyday health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental treatment and even paying for prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions, whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym membership to keep them fit and motivated for work.
- opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities and school trips
- an open-door policy, allowing any colleague to speak with a member of the Senior Leadership Team without an appointment
- excellent relationships between the Trade Unions and the trust schools
Staff at Walton-le-Dale High School benefit from:
- Free access to our state-of-the-art gym before and after school, as well as during school holidays.
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.
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About Walton-Le-Dale High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- 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
- pwall@wldhigh.co.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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