Safeguarding Officer
Tadcaster Grammar School, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9NB12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
26 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
13 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13,921.00 - £14,846.00 Annually (Actual)
Safeguarding Officer job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Safeguarding Officer to join our team. Working with the Deputy Headteacher & Safeguarding Lead ( DSL) you will take responsibility for safeguarding and child protection ( including online safety). You will participate in discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment of children, advising and supporting other members of staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police.
Our school ambition focuses on developing a culture whereby all students can achieve highly and will be supported whatever their background or ability. This relies on providing learning and teaching of the highest possible quality to engage, enthuse and motivate. At TGS we do not limit our definition of achievement simply to traditionally academic pursuits.
As part of the STAR Multi-Academy Trust, TGS provides a high-quality learning community that inspires and motivates its employees as well as its students. Thus we are seeking a candidate who wants to make a positive difference to the lives of young people and has a commitment to lifelong learning in order to be an outstanding member of our team. We support colleagues who are ambitious for their own professional development, have a ‘can do’ attitude, are creative problem solvers and work collaboratively.
We offer a range of extensive opportunities, incentives and benefits to staff including:
- Access to STAR MAT’s employee benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out and so much more…
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for a range of free and confidential advice with a range of support materials available
- Continuous training and development opportunities
The STAR Multi Academy Trust prides itself on the work that it does supporting young people and welcomes all applications. Visit the website here for access to our recruitment policies.
The STARMAT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
At STAR we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them.
We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.
Thank you for your interest in this position .You are welcome to email or call to arrange a visit to the School or to discuss this position further . Please also refer to our Information pack and website for further information.
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.
About Tadcaster Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1512 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Tadcaster Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
Tadcaster Grammar School is a fantastic place to work. We are offering a unique opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team who are committed to enhancing the teaching and learning experiences for all our students, whatever their role in the organisation. Tadcaster Grammar School is part of the STAR Multi Academy Trust which is an exciting new venture strengthening our existing partnership with other local schools.
The STAR MAT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
Candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
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