Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Outcomes First Group; Warminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rejoignez Wessex Lodge School en tant que Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead et participez à la promotion de la sécurité des élèves tout en bénéficiant d'une semaine de travail de 4 jours. Ce poste est non enseignant et nécessite un engagement envers la protection des enfants.

Benefits

Assurance vie

Plan de pension

Accès à un soutien en santé mentale

Plateforme de bénéfices flexibles

Qualifications

• Éduqué à un niveau 2 en protection ou supérieur.
• Convient aux personnes ayant de bonnes compétences organisationnelles et de communication.

Responsibilities

• Surveiller les préoccupations liées à la protection et soutenir le personnel.
• Participer au système de gestion de la performance de l'école.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Interpersonnel

Indépendant

Education

Niveau 2 en protection des enfants

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Role: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA

Salary: From GBP26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our dedicated and close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

The DDSL will be overseen by the Designated Safeguarding Lead across the school sites. Deputy designated safeguarding leads will sit within the Welfare team in the school, monitoring and reporting day-to-day safeguarding concerns on SLEUTH, recording any physical interventions that occur between staff and students (this must be recovered the same day) and completing and recording those actions. The DDSL will de-brief staff involved in any physical interventions and report back directly to the DSL and Headteacher.

As part of the Welfare team and wider school team, you will effectively contribute towards the strategic partnership and continued positive growth of the school. You will be the first point of contact for safeguarding on your site, but will always have support and guidance from the DSL and SLT.

Please note that this is a non-teaching role. Having previous experience working in a school is desirable but not essential. You may, however, be asked to work in lessons to support interventions if needed.

Job duties:

• To work in line with GDPR, Information Sharing, and Confidentiality protocols when working with vulnerable pupils and families.
• Participate in the school's performance management system to identify strengths and undertake relevant professional development.
• Carry out duties as directed by the Headteacher.
• The post will be based within the school but may require attendance at meetings at different venues.
• Promote the service as a valued asset within the community and foster a professional conduct among staff.
• Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes/qualifications:

• Educated to Level 2 safeguarding standard or above.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to respond sensitively to others.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attendance and punctuality records.

About Us

Wessex Lodge School comprises three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary in Frome, and Newmead Farm in Maiden Bradley. We provide a broad curriculum including animal care, horticulture, DT, forest school, and sports, supporting students aged 6-18 with diverse needs, guided by the THRIVE approach.

We are part of Outcomes First Group, the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education, and were certified as a 'Great Place to Work' in 2024.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. The 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive high interest. Outcomes First Group is dedicated to a fair recruitment process and safeguarding standards.