Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational organization located in the UK is seeking candidates for a role focused on supporting children of secondary age. The position requires a strong understanding of safeguarding, effective communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. Applicants must have GCSEs in English and Maths. The organization offers a lovely working environment and various benefits including parking and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Membership of pension scheme

Flexible working options

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people and families.
• Willingness to undertake training in all job areas as required.
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding roles.

Skills

Experience of working with children of secondary age

Effective ICT usage for administration

Confident communicator

Understanding of parenting approaches

Ability to build positive relationships

Teamwork and independence

Plan development to support families

Knowledge of external agencies

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at least at Grade C or grade 4

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

• Experience of working with children of secondary age
• Experience of supporting young people and families
• Experience of working in a public sector relevant to the role

Qualifications and Training

• GCSEs in English and Maths at least at Grade C or grade 4 or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake training in all areas of the job description as required (eg Graded Care Profiling)

Skills and Abilities

• Can use ICT effectively to support administration of caseload (eg email, Internet, Basic Excel Spreadsheets etc)
• A confident and effective communicator who is willing to conduct tough conversations with students and their families
• Good understanding of parenting approaches
• Ability to relate well to young people and adults, and to build positive working relationships
• Work constructively as part of a team and independently
• Ability to develop specific plans to support families
• Knowledge of/willingness to learn about external agencies to refer for additional support
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation

Other factors

• A thorough understanding of an adults’ role in safeguarding young people
• A strong commitment to professional development and learning collaboratively
• DBS at Enhanced Level

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to developing our staff through first class induction and high-quality professional development. As a result, a large proportion of JMHS staff have achieved promotion to middle and senior leadership positions.

• A lovely small market town
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of pension scheme
• Flexible working options considered
• Commitment to safeguarding

JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search.