Safeguarding Support Officer
The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PXThis job expired on 21 August 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
21 August 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 June 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. All year round.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £20,045 - £21,563 SAT 5
Safeguarding Support Officer job summary
37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
Full time, working all year round.
We have a new and exciting opportunity to appoint a Safeguarding Support Officer.
The purpose of the job will be to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people through having a knowledge of Government guidelines and safeguarding policies as appropriate within the school.
The post holder will provide support to the safeguarding team with administration tasks required to safeguard the children and young people at the school.
Some of the main duties would be:
• To provide administrative support for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the wider safeguarding team, and the nominated Governor for Safeguarding and Child Protection, including phone calls, emails and other communication;
• To be able to respond to safeguarding concerns when required, including liaising with students, parents / carers and external agencies when necessary;
• Provide support to the DSL for staff induction, which includes the school’s pupil behaviour policy, the child protection policy, staff code of conduct and the safeguarding response to children who go missing from education.
The successful candidate would need:
• A Designated Safeguarding Lead, level 3 qualification;
• Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, policy and practice relating to children and adults at risk;
• A child-centred approach, able to maintain this perspective and use common sense;
• An ability to write concise reports and compile case file information.
• Good knowledge of data protection and confidentiality and the process to manage and protect information.
The School
The Whitstable School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a ‘Good’ school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to ‘outstanding’ and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.
Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk for more about our school.
Why work for us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression. Additional benefits include:
• Excellent on site facilities;
• Excellent CPD programme;
• Being part of a highly successful Trust;
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Ride to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme – local and national retailer discounts;
•Free parking on site;
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.
• Generous Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays and a concessionary at Christmas.
• Christmas closure (3 days holiday entitlement is used for this).
• Additional holiday entitlement for 5 years + service.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Whitstable School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- katherine.higgins@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01227 931300
The Whitstable School is a successful and ambitious 11–18 non-selective secondary school, situated in the beautiful coastal town of Whitstable in North Kent. The school serves a thriving community and is committed to providing an excellent education that enables every pupil to achieve academically, develop their talents and prepare confidently for the future. Whitstable is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, rich cultural heritage and strong sense of community. The school benefits from close links with local organisations, providing pupils with opportunities to participate in performances, exhibitions and cultural events. An Ambitious and Distinctive CurriculumThe Whitstable School offers a broad and ambitious curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, combining academic excellence with opportunities for creativity and personal development. The visual and performing arts are longstanding strengths of the school. At Key Stage 3, the specialist Stage School and STEM Academy provide additional lessons and enrichment opportunities for pupils with particular interests in performing arts, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. At Key Stage 4, pupils study a strong academic core alongside a wide range of options, including fine art, photography, textiles, music, drama, dance, construction, design technology and computer science. A Thriving Sixth FormThe school has a growing Sixth Form offering a broad range of academic and vocational qualifications, including A Levels and BTECs. Its Football Academy provides an additional specialist pathway, combining academic study with sporting development. The school has an established record of success at GCSE and A Level, particularly within the context of non-selective education in Kent, and remains ambitious for further improvement. Our Values and EthosThe Whitstable School believes that high ambition, challenge and opportunity lead to personal and academic excellence. Its TRACK values underpin school life and shape the expectations of pupils and staff:· Tolerance· Resilience· Achievement· Courtesy· Knowledge These values support a positive and inclusive culture where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, character and a commitment to achieving their personal best.
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