Designated Safeguarding Lead

BBI Consult SAC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-Academy trust is seeking a passionate Designated Safeguarding Lead to enhance the safety and wellbeing of students. This role is crucial for developing and implementing safeguarding policies, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety within the Academy. As the main point of contact for safeguarding, you will lead training sessions, manage a dedicated team, and work closely with the Principal to ensure the highest standards of child protection are met. Join a diverse and supportive environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of students and the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and child protection roles.
• Ability to lead and manage safeguarding training and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and child protection within the Academy.
• Produce reports and audits for compliance and analysis.

Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Child Protection Policies

Leadership Skills

Report Writing

Training Facilitation

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Training in Safeguarding

Tools

Safeguarding Software

Reporting Tools

Job description

Job Title: Designated Safeguarding Lead

Contract: This role is offered on a full-time permanent contract, 37 hours a week, Term Time only, plus Inset days.

Salary: CLF Grade F - £38,419 - £40,989

Actual Salary: £32,898 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

What we are looking for:

John Cabot Academy are looking for a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our supportive and talented team. We are a diverse multi-Academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a Designated Safeguarding Lead who will act as the main point of contact, with lead responsibility within the Academy, for safeguarding and child protection in line with statutory requirements. Lead in facilitating the development of safeguarding policies, guidance, training, and procedures for the Academy. Evaluate training provided, ensure compliance, and ensure that safeguarding is embedded in the culture of the Academy.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead should take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within their Academy. They will be provided support to discharge their duties through their Principal (their line manager) and the Designated Safeguarding Lead Officer for professional advice and guidance. Duties will also include:

1. Produce written reports and audits for internal or CLF analysis and review.
2. Lead school-based meetings and CPD sessions for safeguarding or wider staff members.
3. Line manage members of the wider safeguarding team e.g. DDSL as directed.

Full details are contained within the attached job description and person specification.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 13th January 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

About the Cabot Learning Federation:

The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, seventeen primary academies, an all-through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools, and three SEMH special schools.

CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Safeguarding and pre-employment checks:

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.