Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Glebe Farm School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance program

CPD opportunities

LGPS/Teacher pension enrollment

Job summary

Glebe Farm School in Milton Keynes is looking for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to support safeguarding across the school. The role involves coordinating referrals, maintaining records and providing expert safeguarding guidance to staff.

The DDSL will stand in for the Designated Safeguarding Lead during absences and work with families and professionals to safeguard pupils. Part-time, 37 hours/week over 41 weeks, permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to coordinate referrals with external agencies.
• Maintain confidential safeguarding records accurately.
• Provide safeguarding guidance to colleagues.
• Attend safeguarding and multi-agency meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Make referrals to external agencies and coordinate support.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records and files.
• Provide safeguarding advice to staff and families.
• Lead safeguarding activities in the DSL's absence.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Record keeping

Interagency collaboration

Advice and guidance

Child protection

Job description

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year

Part time, Permanent

Grade G1 FTE £37,280 actual salary £34,010.57

We are an AMBITIOUS school, with a strong sense

of BELONGING and CREATIVITY at the heart.

Glebe Farm School is a newly established, purpose-built all-through school located in the thriving community of Glebe Farm. Once fully operational, the school will accommodate up to 1,569 pupils. As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering an outstanding 21st-century curriculum to all our pupils.

Glebe Farm School is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together. At IFtL we are never alone, we know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.

Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable and compassionate Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and success of our pupils. This role will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in delivering effective safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the school and will act as the lead safeguarding professional in the absence of the DSL

Aim and main purpose of the role:

• Support the management of safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Make referrals to external agencies and coordinate support where required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
• Provide safeguarding advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with families and external professionals.
• Attend safeguarding and multi-agency meetings.
• Support safeguarding audits, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Promote pupil voice and ensure children feel listened to and supported.
• Support safeguarding training and awareness across the school.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the DSL.

Please see the job description for further details.

We can offer:

• As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates have access to enhanced family leave, Employee Assistance program, bespoke CPD and auto enrolment in LGPS/Teacher pension.
• All IFtL employees have access to a benefits platform which offers discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more.

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.

All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check

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