Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Academy Transformation Trust; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job description

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

• NJC Scale Point: 26 - 30
• Actual salary: £34,409 to £37,637 per annum
• 37 Hours per week, 43 Weeks per annum

We are searching for the best education professionals to join our trust. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning? Do you understand the importance of education?

Pool Hayes Academy are looking to appoint an experienced and professional Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, with a real drive to enhance students’ experience of secondary education. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the consistent application of the safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures in the absence of and working alongside the Designated Senior Lead (DSL) for Safeguarding. We believe in putting children and young people at the heart of all that we do and that every pupil should feel safe and receive a first-class education to ensure they are well prepared for the next phase of their lives, within education, training or employment.

The department is part of a well led, dynamic team, whose colleagues all enjoy supporting the Academy and its culture of outstanding success amongst our students. To succeed, you will have relevant and evidenced experience in safeguarding and pastoral support, experience of working in education and hold a minimum of GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above and a relevant professional qualification in safeguarding. You will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.

Why choose Pool Hayes Academy? We have experienced substantial growth in recent years and the academy is now a provider of choice in the area and is over-subscribed. Our Ofsted rating has improved to Good in April 2022 – but that’s just the beginning of our ambition for the pupils and staff at this 11-18 academy.

Our vision for Pool Hayes Academy means that any pupil regardless of circumstance can fulfil their potential. Furthermore, we believe that educational success leads to empowerment for our young people and the freedom to make more choices over their future.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing date for applications: Monday 28 April 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Pool Hayes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.