Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Helston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Helston is looking for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join their Pastoral Team. The role entails sharing responsibility for safeguarding, providing advice on child welfare, and engaging with external agencies. Applicants should have a Safeguarding Level 3 qualification, excellent communication skills, and experience in a safeguarding role. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

National pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Eye voucher scheme

Access to CPD and career pathways

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience working in a safeguarding role.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Confidence in building relationships with students aged 11 – 18.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for safeguarding and child protection.
• Participate in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings.
• Provide support to staff on child welfare matters.

Skills

Strong relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Safeguarding Level 3 qualification

Job description

About The Role

Helston Community College, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced and committed individual to join our dedicated Pastoral Team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This is a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the College.
• Participate in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings.
• Contribute to the assessment of children and young people.
• Provide advice and support to staff on child welfare and protection matters.
• Liaise effectively with external agencies including the local authority and Police.

What We’re Looking For

• Is confident and able to build strong relationships with students aged 11 – 18.
• Holds a Safeguarding Level 3 qualification (or is willing to work towards it).
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Can work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Has recent experience working in a safeguarding role.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and welcoming school community.
• Access ongoing professional development and training.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/

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.