Designated Safeguarding Deputy - Stubbin Wood School

Nexus MAT; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Discount schemes

Pension scheme

Career development

Induction package

Collaboration with professionals

Internal opportunities

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Stubbin Wood School in Shirebrook seeks a Designated Safeguarding Deputy to join Nexus Multi Academy Trust. The post is permanent, full-time (NJ C 15-19), term-time plus 18 days, 48.6 weeks, and includes a salary range of £28,987–£30,955 (FTE £31,015–£33,121).

The role supports safeguarding across multi-site provision and works with dedicated staff to ensure children’s welfare within a busy educational environment.

Job description

Designated Safeguarding Deputy - Stubbin Wood School

Join the Nexus team as a Designated Safeguarding Deputy - Stubbin Wood School

Position:Designated Safeguarding Deputy

Hours and Salary: NJC 15-19, 37 hours, Term Time + 18 days, 48.6 weeks. £28,987 - £30,955. (FTE - FTE - £31,015 - £33,121)

School and Location:Stubbin Wood School, Shirebrook

Contract type:Permanent

Interview date:W/C 9 th November

About our School

We are a multi-sited special school for children and young people, all of whom have an Education Health Care Plan. We have 4 sites across north Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, including a community nursery.

Our school is a place where children and young people are at the centre of everything we do. We care deeply for our children and work to meet their needs to the very best of our ability. We have high aspirations for all our children and young people, and we value each one of them as unique members of our school community. Working in partnership with parents, carers and the local community, we work hard to provide our children and young people with the best possible life chances and experiences.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 23 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Deputy Safeguarding Lead to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Nicola Rees, [e-mail]

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

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