Academy Safeguarding and Welfare Lead and Class Teacher

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Academy Safeguarding and Welfare Lead and Class Teacher. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of all pupils, leading safeguarding initiatives, and fostering a supportive environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with pupils, parents, and staff while acting as a key resource on child protection matters. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the educational landscape, promoting a culture of listening and support for every child's needs.

Qualifications

• Lead safeguarding and welfare initiatives for all pupils.
• Act as a source of support and expertise on safety matters.

Responsibilities

• Implement and lead safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Liaise with relevant agencies for child protection referrals.

Skills

Safeguarding Policies

Child Protection

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Academy Safeguarding and Welfare Lead and Class Teacher

Responsible for the implementation and leadership of safeguarding and welfare of all pupils across the academy.

To work with Pupils, parents, staff and outside agencies to ensure that the Academy fully supports pupils who need help to overcome barriers to learning. To lead, as the senior academy DSL, the facilitation of safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures, guidance and training for the Academy.

JOB PURPOSE:

Maintain an environment where all children feel secure, are encouraged to talk, and are listened to. To lead in the facilitating of safeguarding and child protection policies, training and procedures and guidance for the Academy. To act as a source of support, advice and expertise to staff on matters of safety and safeguarding and when deciding whether to make a referral by liaising with relevant agencies. Ensure that all cases of suspected or actual problems associated with child protection are referred to the appropriate agencies in line with the OCL safeguarding policy, keeping the Principal appraised. To ensure that the Oasis Community Learning is always presented positively beyond the Academy and to encourage a culture of listening to children and taking account of their wishes and feelings on any measure the Academy might have taken to protect them.

Please see the attachment for a detailed job description.

Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025

Interviews will take place week commencing 19th May 2025

We welcome visits to the school. Please contact Sadia Butt, Operations Manager to arrange on 0121 675 3269.