Key Role Information

Salary
£32,937 - £35,483
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
22/07/2024 22:59
Interview
26 July 2024
Start
2 September 2024
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
NJC PO Level 29-32
Department
Safeguarding Team
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
40.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate individual to the role of Safeguarding Officer. 

You will have experience of working with children and/or families within a safeguarding and child protection environment. As the Safeguarding Officer you will be able to work effectively with others, adopting a positive ethos and understanding the value in partnership working. 

The Safeguarding Officer will lead and manage the Safeguarding team which will consist of the Assistant Safeguarding Officer and Learning Mentors, and support the strategic leadership of the team.

The successful candidate will act as Deputy Designated Child Protection Officer, to safeguard and protect the young people and staff of The Grange Academy through the delivery of safeguarding training, updates and policies and procedures.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a dedicated, friendly and professional team in an education setting.

A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. 

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance. 


Qualifications

Educated to a minimum of level 3essential
Counselling Skills qualificationdesirable
Diploma

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Previous experience in a schoolessential
Experience of supporting colleaguesessential
Experienced in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Power point, and Emailessential
Experience of working in a multi-agency settingessential

Organisational Fit

Commitment to equal opportunitiesessential
Commitment to the happiness, well-being and self-esteem and progress of childrenessential
Commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all pupilsessential
Commitment to the role of parents as educatorsessential
Commitment to developing skills in response to changing work demandsessential

Personal Attributes

Ability to liaise with parents/carers and external agenciesessential
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriatelyessential
Ability to think analytically and flexiblyessential
To have concern for individual needs and possess a real empathy with pupilsessential
High levels of motivation and commitmentessential
A high degree of organisational abilityessential
Excellent interpersonal skillsessential

Relevant Skills

Ability to establish successful relationships at all levelsessential
Ability to monitor pupil progress and attainmentessential
Demonstrate knowledge of key factors affecting the safeguarding of students and the impact on learning and progressessential
Ability to apply competently and confidently knowledge and skills in all level of meetings essential
Excellent communication skillsessential

The Grange Academy

Elaine Hall

hr@thegrangeacademy.co.uk

The Grange Academy
Latham Avenue
Runcorn
Runcorn
WA7 5DX

Safeguarding Information

The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.