Key Role Information

Salary
32020.00 - 35411.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
17/02/2023 12:00
Interview
23 February 2023
Start
20 March 2023
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
GLPC-G, 25-29 - SCP 25
Department
Support
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
46.094
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

This fantastic opportunity has become available as the school continues to drive its core ambition to offer an excellent education to all children.


The Role in a Nutshell

The Safeguarding and Welfare Officer takes a key role in maintaining effective safeguarding in our school community.


You will advise and support school staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police.


As a Deputy DSL, you will undertake the day to day monitoring and resolution of concerns raised, using face to face contact and the secure online reporting system to respond to safeguarding issues raised by staff, pupils and parents/carers. You will be readily available to staff and pupils, and ready to hear and record their views then agree well-informed supportive measures to address their concerns.


You will have an excellent and up to date knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and working with young people, including knowledge of the responsbilities of schools and other agencies. You will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings; contribute to the assessment of children; and contribute to the evaluation of support strategies and plans.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme
Pension
Health Assured
Advisory Service

Qualifications

Safeguarding/Prevent qualification or willing to work towardsdesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Excellent record keeping skills and attention to detail, in order to produce reports, take minutes of meetings, and document safeguarding concernsessential
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Experience/Knowledge

Expert knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and working with young people, including knowledge of the responsibilities of schools and other agenciesessential

Personal Attributes

A commitment to the safety and safeguarding of pupils.essential

Personal Qualities

A passion for working with pupils with special educational needs
Commitment to inclusive education

Relevant Skills

Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleaguesessential
Good IT skills, including previous use of CPOMS

Ambleside Academy

Jane Bromley/Zoe Palmer

z.palmer@ambleside.raleightrust.org

Minver Crescent
Aspley
Nottingham
NG8 5PN
Jane Bromley/Zoe Palmer
z.palmer@ambleside.raleightrust.org

Safeguarding Information

The Raleigh Education Trust (the “Trust”) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Creating a culture of safety and vigilance for our pupils is of paramount importance, we aim to:

(a) create and maintain a safe environment

(b) manage situations should child welfare concerns arise

(c) create an atmosphere of trust in which pupils feel confident to confide any concern

(d) help young people to understand the difference between acceptable and non - acceptable behaviour

(e) teach pupils to stay safe from harm


Pupils are taught about safeguarding, including E-safety as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. All staff within the Trust take welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk about anything that worries them.