Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Newington Academy, Hull, HU3 5DD17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
26 March 2025 at 3:43pm
Date listed
5 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28571 - £31713 per annum
Deputy Safeguarding Lead job summary
Salary: NJC 23-27 (Actual Salary: £28,571 - £31,713) £33,366 - £37,035 FTE+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: April 2025
Are you passionate about making an impact in children's lives?
Newington Academy are seeking a deputy designated safeguarding lead to support the successful safeguarding of all our pupils. The role of the Safeguarding Officer is essential in promoting the safety and welfare of all students in the academy's activities at all times and ensuring that appropriate arrangements for safeguarding and child protection are in place. The role involves providing advice to staff when dealing with student welfare and safeguarding issues and making referrals to appropriate agencies when required.
You are someone who has:
* Knowledge of and experience within safeguarding processes (school based is advantageous but not essential).
* Experience of working in an environment with children/young people.
* Ability to be robust and resilient.
* Able to build positive relationships with parents and supporting agencies.
* Attention to detail in written and verbal communication, capture sensitive information and be able to communicate this appropriately to the relevant people via relevant methods.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
About our school
Newington Academy is set in a historic, listed building with ample outdoor space. As a two-form entry school with nursery provision, we are committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment for our diverse student population, including many children for whom English is a second language. We have strong relationships with local authorities and schools, including Kingswood Academy, and work collaboratively to ensure our students thrive both academically and personally.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence: April 2025
Closing date: 23rd March
Interview date: 28th March
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Newington Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 440 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newington Academy website
Newington Primary is a very special learning community. We are a 2 form entry primary based in Hull and proud to serve the communities of Central and West Hull. Over the last three years, significant investment in our building and commitment from our talented staff team has meant that attainment has risen and we are a ‘Outstanding’ school (Ofsted - December 2019)
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