Welfare & Safeguarding Lead

NeneGate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5GZ

32 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 March 2025
Closing date
22 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £34,253.64 - £37,479.64 Annually (Actual) FTE £37938 to £41511 per annum

Welfare & Safeguarding Lead job summary

Vacancy for Welfare & Safeguarding lead

Salary: Grade 10, Point 28-32

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week/41 weeks per year (Term Time plus 3 Weeks)

We are seeking to appoint a skilled practitioner who will adopt the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead across the academy and also lead on family support. This role, directly supports the Head Teacher and SENDCO. The successful candidate will have significant knowledge of safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices, together with experience of working with a range of agencies and professionals. They will also have experience of working in an education environment with young people with specific difficulties and vulnerabilities, or those in need of early help support.

The Opportunity:

Work closely with the , Headteacher, and SENDCO to ensure the welfare of students attending the academy
Act as designated safeguarding lead for the academy, overseeing the child protection work and cause for concern records for the whole academy
Take responsibility for child protection and for those students looked after by the Local Authority in liaison with other senior DCP leaders
Work with vulnerable children and their families as identified by the Headteacher for inclusion and undertake assessment, including Early Help Assessments. Develop a plan that meets their needs, addresses family issues and supports them to access appropriate services to enhance the team around the family

The ideal candidate:

Will support the most vulnerable children and families which may include children with behavioural issues or adults requiring parenting support
Able to lead the academy child protection team
Undertake early help assessments to develop a plan that meets vulnerable children/ families’ needs and supports them to access appropriate services to enhance the team around the family
Work directly with targeted students to raise achievement
Contribute to the wider life of the academy
Is committed to helping children succeed
Is kind, friendly and understanding
Has the ability to see where and how they can help children make their next steps
Will commit time and enthusiasm to our team
Can act on their own initiative

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
Cycle to work scheme
Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
Free on-site parking
Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 22nd January 2025

Interviews will be held on: Week Commencing 29th January 2025

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All

appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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.