Deputy Safeguarding and Child Protection Lead (Deputy DSL)
Bury St Edmunds County High School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RFThis job expired on 1 December 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
1 December 2021 at 9am
Date listed
23 November 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week, 44 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,984 - £34,373 per annum
Actual salary
- £29,675 - £32,927 per annum
Deputy Safeguarding and Child Protection Lead (Deputy DSL) job summary
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School is a value driven school with an ‘ethos of excellence’ which is fundamental in maintaining exceptional standards in the safeguarding and well-being of all its students. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Safeguarding and Child Protection Lead who will work alongside our Deputy Headteacher and named DSL to oversee operational responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the school.
We are looking for someone who:
• has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team supporting students
• is motivated and passionate about supporting the well-being and welfare of our students, going the extra mile for our most vulnerable students
• can demonstrate they have the experience and deep understanding of students needs
• has experience and a broad knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation, policy and best practice including successfully working with a variety of multi agencies to ensure the best possible care for students. The role would suit someone from a social care or police background
• is able to lead on the tracking, monitoring, planning and delivery of safeguarding training to colleagues
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School
County Upper School is an inspirational place with a true sense of belonging to something special. We are a warm, friendly and vibrant school that is built on an ‘Ethos of Excellence’. We have high expectations for all and a belief that every child will be successful both academically and as lifelong learners. As a values driven school our students and staff create a community that we are extremely proud of. We believe in investing in our staff and we offer excellent career, training and professional development opportunities.
Unity Schools Partnership
We currently have 17 primary academies, 10 secondary academies and three special schools in our family of schools. All members of the Unity Schools Partnership staff subscribe to a set of shared values, principles and operational processes to ensure quality education for all our young people. Our central belief is that every young life is special – open to possibility, gifted with the potential to change the world for the better. Our ambition is to unlock the potential of all children, remove the barriers to aspiration and ensure that all our children succeed.
Closing Date: 09:00am, Wednesday 1st December 2021
Interviews: week commencing 6th December 2021
To apply, please visit https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/155178TVS
If you are a current employee of Unity Schools Partnership, please use the following link to apply https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/155178INT
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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About Bury St Edmunds County High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 659 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- abryant@countyupper.org
- Phone number
- 01284 754857
County Upper School is an inspirational place with a true sense of belonging to something special. We are a warm, friendly and vibrant school that is built on an ‘Ethos of Excellence’. We have high expectations for all and a belief that every child will be successful both academically and as lifelong learners. As a values driven school our students and staff create a community that we are extremely proud of. We believe in investing in our staff and we offer excellent career, training and professional development opportunities.
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