Pastoral Lead & Deputy DSL

Sitwell Infant School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3LA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 January 2025

• Closing date

  5 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade H (SCP 24-27) (depending on the experience and strength of the candidate)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Pastoral Leader who:

• Has the highest possible expectations and is passionate about the well-being of our children
• Will offer pastoral support with enthusiasm, positivity and energy and inspire, motivate and challenge our children
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has good timekeeping and organisational skills
• Can use their initiative to work creatively, independently and flexibly
• Has competent ICT skills, and is confident to create and prepare resources
• Is motivated, keen to learn and willing to undergo further training, where necessary
• Is creative and forward thinking
• Is kind, compassionate and supportive
• Has the desire and ability to help children of all abilities and backgrounds reach the highest levels of attainment
• Is supportive of the school’s diverse ethos and will share our commitment for inclusion and pastoral care

Key purpose of Deputy DSL post

The deputy designated safeguarding lead is responsible for supporting the DSL in ensuring that child protection files are kept up to date. Other key aspects of the role are:

• Managing day to day safeguarding and child protection issues
• Keep the Headteacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead updated on all child protection and safeguarding issues
• Trained to Level 3 in safeguarding and in the short- or long-term absence of the Designated Safeguarding Lead carry out those functions necessary to ensure the ongoing safety and protection of children
• Act as a source of support, advice and expertise for all staff
• Act as a point of contact with safeguarding partners
• As required, liaise with the case manager and the local authority designated officer(s) (LADO) for child protection concerns in cases which concern a staff member
• Liaise with staff on matters of safety and safeguarding and welfare and when deciding whether to make a referral
• Promote supportive engagement with parents and/or carers
• Work with the Headteacher and school social worker and relevant strategic leads, taking responsibility for promoting educational outcomes by knowing the welfare, safeguarding and child protection issues that children in need are experiencing.

What the school offers its staff

We are able to offer:

• The opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, fun loving and dedicated team of staff
• A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment
• A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body
• Strong supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community
• Opportunities for professional development and training both in school and externally, to develop your own skills as a practitioner
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and futures of our children

Further details about the role

We would love to meet caring, hardworking people who want to make a difference to our children's learning and well-being.

The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement.

Please contact Debra Darkin, School Business Manager, on (01709) 531855 or via the email address below to arrange an appointment.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We undertake to make reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantage a disabled person may face.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@sitwellinfantschool.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Pastoral Lead Job description.pdf - 685 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Pastoral Lead 2024.pdf - 463 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sitwell Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Sitwell Infant School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@sitwellinfantschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01709 531855
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sitwell-infant-school (opens in new tab)

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Arranging a visit to Sitwell Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@sitwellinfantschool.co.uk.

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