Designated Safeguarding Lead (non-teaching)

Manor Church of England Academy; Upper Poppleton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Upper Poppleton is seeking a member of support staff to lead child protection responsibilities. The role involves ensuring safety arrangements are in place and working flexibly across various cases. Candidates should have experience in child protection issues and the ability to attend meetings outside of school hours. The position offers opportunities for continuous professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

Opportunities for staff development

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work on multiple cases and projects.
• Experience in child protection issues.
• Ability to attend meetings outside of school hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead in responsibility for child protection issues.
• Ensure safety arrangements for children and young people.
• Participate in the safeguarding process.

Job description

Manor Church of England Academy is looking for a member of support staff to take a lead in responsibility for child protection issues in school while ensuring that appropriate arrangements for keeping children and young people safe are in place at the School / Academy in line with Trust and Statutory Guidance. The role requires flexibility to work on multiple cases and projects simultaneously, and may involve attending meetings outside of the school day. Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description.

What we can offer

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site Parking

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
Position Type: Fixed Term
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process: Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied within the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered. Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.