Designated Safeguarding Lead

We can offer:

• Happy, friendly and talented students
• Enthusiastic, committed and friendly staff
  
• A school with strong Catholic values, care and guidance at its heart.
• An opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team and shape the strategic direction of safeguarding, attendance and pastoral care.
• A strong culture of professional development, collaboration and evidence-informed practice.
• A wide range of employee benefits including an employee assistance programme and counselling sessions, Cycle to Work scheme, on-site free parking and free annual flu jab.

You are:

• Passionate about safeguarding and committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• An experienced safeguarding professional with excellent knowledge of statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• A confident and compassionate leader, able to build positive relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies.
• An excellent communicator with outstanding organisational, decision-making and leadership skills.
• Resilient, proactive and committed to supporting the Catholic ethos and values of our school.

You will:

• Lead safeguarding and child protection across the school as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Lead the school's attendance strategy, working to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence.
• Coordinate the school's mental health and wellbeing provision, ensuring pupils receive the support they need.
• Work collaboratively with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to safeguard vulnerable children and secure positive outcomes.
• Provide strategic leadership as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the continued development and success of the school.
• Lead and develop safeguarding, attendance and pastoral staff whilst ensuring statutory compliance and best practice across the school.