Safeguarding Co-ordinator & DDSL
37 hours a week, 52 weeks
£29,777 - £31,364 per annum
Closing date: 14th April 2024 at midnight
Successful candidate to start asap
We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Co-ordinator and DDSL.
The successful candidate will act as a central point of contact to triage all safeguarding queries and assign to the appropriate member of staff/team, ensuring all tasks are completed and appropriate action taken.
The successful candidate will offer a professional administrative service to the Safeguarding Team by liaising with all relevant stakeholders.
You should:
- possess excellent communication and customer service skills to facilitate the sharing of relevant information with staff, parents and between other support services and external agencies, as appropriate,
- be able to demonstrate your ability to work effectively within a team as well as on your own initiative,
- have the ability to effectively organise, prioritise and remain calm under pressure, with excellent skills in maintaining student files and CPOMS records,
- have good literacy and ICT skills,
- be a trained DSL or willingness to undertake training to complete this responsibility.
You will provide support over holiday periods and act as DDSL. The role is 52 weeks and, due to the nature of the position, annual leave should not be taken during term time to ensure a consistent, cohesive service is provided to the Academy.
About Us
Weston Favell Academy is making substantial improvements in all areas and we are investing heavily in our staffing structure to continue this momentum. We are a supportive team, committed to ensuring that our learners fulfil their potential despite any barriers they may face. We are looking for equally passionate practitioners to join our team.
The Academy, led by Todd Johnson, Senior Executive Principal, has a very vibrant, supportive and hardworking team, committed to promoting high achievement in education whilst ensuring that standards of behaviour and uniform are impeccable. Pupils are supported to not only achieve highly but also to ensure they are prepared for their future through a variety of enrichment opportunities.
Located on the outskirts of Northampton, we are situated in a great part of the country. Northampton has a £20billion economy and sits at the heart of one of four designated growth areas in England, with big plans for housing and the economy. With plenty of countryside on the doorstep, it’s surprising that it’s only an hour away from London.
In Return
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
Visits to the Academy are encouraged; please contact Jo Cosciani, PA to the Senior Executive Principal, on jcosciani@westonfavellacademy.org If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
To apply, please visit our website:
https://app.kallidusrecruit.com/GreenwoodAcademiesTrust/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=48965
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.