Designated Safeguarding Lead (Maternity Cover)

Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2HE

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  July 2025 - to allow handover

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £52,805.00 Annually (Actual) Ormiston Scale Point 43

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Maternity Cover) job summary

With effect from July 2025, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate to this vital role, to cover the maternity leave of the substantive post holder.

This is a key role in the future development of the Academy. The post holder will be responsible for driving the inclusion agenda by working with VP’s, SENDCO, Year Leaders, Tutors and other stakeholders to ensure high quality provision for vulnerable students. We are looking for someone who is committed, confident and passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed.

OSCA is a welcoming academy which has benefitted from a major re-build and refurbishment programme. This has created exciting, new and well-equipped learning spaces. We are becoming increasingly the academy of choice in our community and are full and oversubscribed once again.

We are in very close proximity to Birmingham city centre with excellent transport links by car, bus and train; and are just a few minutes from Junction 2 of the M5.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-sandwell-community-academy

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