Inclusion and Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Teaching Vacancies; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Welcoming school community

Collaborative team

Professional development

Christian ethos

Job summary

St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School is seeking a dedicated leader to oversee safeguarding, inclusion and pastoral support for pupils in Years 3–6. The post is permanent, full-time and runs 37 hours per week across 39 teaching weeks, with the designated DSL working in partnership with the Headteacher and SENDCO to promote a safe, supportive learning environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding practice, collaborate with staff to remove barriers to

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time, non-teaching leadership of safeguarding, inclusion and pastoral support for children and families. Act as the school’s named DSL, working with the Headteacher to determine next steps and support strategies and alongside the separate SENDCO to remove barriers to learning.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Provide full-time, non-teaching leadership of safeguarding, inclusion and pastoral support for children and families. Act as the school’s named DSL, working with the Headteacher to determine next steps and support strategies and alongside the separate SENDCO to remove barriers to learning. Permanent; 37 hours per week; 39 working weeks per year. Junior school, Years 3–6.

What the school offers its staff

At St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment where every member of our school community is valued.

We can offer you:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community
• The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and collaborative team
• A strong commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
• A positive working environment underpinned by our Christian ethos and values
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the daily life of our school and the education of our pupils

Commitment to safeguarding

Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, verifying identity, seeing academic and vocational qualifications, obtaining professional references, checking previous employment history (and ensuring all gaps in employment are accounted for) and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job. It also includes undertaking interviews and all relevant safer recruitment checks, e.g. Disclosure and Barring Service and Right to Work in the UK checks.