Wellbeing & Safeguarding Officer - Children's Team
The Thomas Aveling School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
29 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
15 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,711.00 - £31,067.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary between £23,834 - £26,721
Wellbeing & Safeguarding Officer - Children's Team job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our Children's Team. This role is integral to supporting the safeguarding and mental health of our students, as well as fostering positive relationships within the school and the wider community. You will work as part of a larger team to ensure the well-being of our students, offering support in safeguarding matters. You will organise, lead and promote mental health and well-being initiatives. You will work as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead within one of our four houses with support and guidance from the DSL and Children’s Team Manager.
The Thomas Aveling School is an amazing school to work in with supportive and visible leaders and a fantastic team spirit – we are a happy school! You will meet well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and make great progress. We are a popular and massively over-subscribed school, being first choice for many families.
“Pupils and students say that they are happy, and they feel safe. They say that staff care about them and help them to do their best” -Ofsted, Sept 22
The successful candidate will be responsible for reacting to a variety of situations throughout the day, working closely with staff, students, and external partners to provide tailored support where needed. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as the role will involve collaboration with colleagues to ensure that all safeguarding protocols are met, and that children feel supported in a nurturing environment.
Experience in safeguarding children and supporting mental health and well-being is highly beneficial. We are looking for someone who is adaptable, empathetic, and committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about safeguarding and student welfare, we encourage you to apply.
In return, we will offer you:
- supportive induction programme
- happy, motivated children to teach
- a happy and caring community
- a healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed Leadership Team
- Care First employee assistance programme
- private health care cover by Benenden
- Two-week half term in October
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Thomas Aveling School
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Emma Elliott on 01634 844809 or via emaileelliott@thomasaveling.co.uk
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.
Safeguarding commitment
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
Equality & Inclusivity Statement
At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.
Commitment to safeguarding
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
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 The Thomas Aveling School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1234 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Thomas Aveling School website (opens in new tab)
School location
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