Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Rochester is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This role involves assisting the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring the safety and well-being of students. Candidates should have experience working with children and families and a strong understanding of safeguarding policies. The successful individual will participate in training initiatives and contribute to crucial student welfare programs in a newly built environment equipped with modern technology.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Mentoring and school visits

Trust-funded training courses

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers

Staff Recognition Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Reduced membership fees for fitness suite

Discount portal with various benefits

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people, and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection issues.
• Ability to review Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead with safeguarding responsibilities.
• Review Risk Assessments on a termly basis.
• Support tracking and monitoring of children in alternative provision.

Skills

Experience working with children, young people, and families

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Understanding of child protection issues

Communication skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Looking to progress your career in a new state-of-the-art, expanding school? Maritime Academy are seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead with the safeguarding of our students. You will play a major role in initiatives and projects that may arise, which can help to improve outcomes for vulnerable children. Our DDSL will support the DSL in reviewing Risk Assessments on a termly basis and will also support with the tracking and monitoring of children who are engaging in alternative provision off-site. You will also be required to attend a Child Protection Course, and other training such as in Child Sexual Exploitation, Drugs and Alcohol and E-safety.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families, dealing with barriers to education, together with a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, child protection issues and of statutory legislation, guidelines and policies on attendance. Working knowledge of school procedures would be desirable. We would love to hear from you if you are looking for a role where you can play a key role in promoting the welfare, safety, and success of every student.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

• Environment: A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

Commitment to safeguarding

Maritime Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in the academy. We recognise that there is no higher priority than student’s safety and well-being. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have in place a range of policies and procedures to support our safeguarding commitment. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as ‘Designated Safeguarding Leads/ Deputies in school in compliance with the ‘sharing of information’ guidance.