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Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job details
Posting date: 10 September 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 September 2024
Location: Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 02108320-b079-4e1c-97d6-3eb20ea72081

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for a role in safeguarding to support our students?

Rochester Grammar School are seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead to take responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters arising at the school, together with supporting other staff in dealing with any child protection concerns that arise. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who they are responsible, and with whom they come into contact. They will also be available for staff to discuss any safeguarding concerns.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families, dealing with barriers to education, together with a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, child protection issues and law and regulations governing the employment of children, and of statutory legislation,guidelinesand policies on attendance. Working knowledge of the school exclusion process and procedures would be desirable. They will be able to work as part of a team, and openly and collaboratively with multi-agency colleagues, while applying the principles of confidentiality. Excellent time management skills to enable strict deadlines to be met are a requirement alongside effective analytical skills and problem solving.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

• Competitive Pay Scales: TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the LGPS.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme offering a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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