SENCO & Deputy designated Safeguarding lead
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | to scale |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Wavertree, Liverpool |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 189813 |
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Contract: Interim
Location: Wavertree, Liverpool
Start Date: December on a maternity cover contract.
Salary: Competitive, based on experience - will be paid to scale
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wavertree who are seeking an Interim SENCO & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join their leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a dual role, supporting the school's SEND provision while leading on safeguarding and child protection.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the school's existing 0.6 SENCO, providing leadership and strategic direction to ensure pupils with SEN receive the best possible support. Alongside this, you will take up the role of DSL, working under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher and alongside the Headteacher, helping to ensure safeguarding is at the heart of school life.
This is an interim role where you will be expected to bring expertise, confidence, and the ability to hit the ground running, strengthening provision for some of the school's most vulnerable learners.
As SENCO you will:
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Co-lead on the strategic development of SEND provision across the school.
Co-lead on the strategic development of SEND provision across the school.
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Support the identification of pupils with SEN and oversee appropriate interventions.
Support the identification of pupils with SEN and oversee appropriate interventions.
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Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure effective support.
Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure effective support.
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Provide training and guidance to staff to embed inclusive practice.
Provide training and guidance to staff to embed inclusive practice.
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Monitor pupil progress and ensure outcomes are carefully tracked.
Monitor pupil progress and ensure outcomes are carefully tracked.
As DSL you will:
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Take the lead in managing safeguarding and child protection concerns, referrals, and systems.
Take the lead in managing safeguarding and child protection concerns, referrals, and systems.
-
Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher to promote a culture of vigilance.
Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher to promote a culture of vigilance.
-
Deliver safeguarding training and updates to staff.
Deliver safeguarding training and updates to staff.
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Be a visible and trusted point of contact for pupils, families, and staff.
Be a visible and trusted point of contact for pupils, families, and staff.
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QTS with the National Award for SEN Coordination (or extensive SENCO experience).
QTS with the National Award for SEN Coordination (or extensive SENCO experience).
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Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
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Previous DSL experience, or significant safeguarding leadership responsibilities.
Previous DSL experience, or significant safeguarding leadership responsibilities.
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Confident in leading both strategically and operationally.
Confident in leading both strategically and operationally.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage staff, families, and external agencies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage staff, families, and external agencies.
-
Organised, proactive, and able to quickly establish themselves within the school team.
Organised, proactive, and able to quickly establish themselves within the school team.
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Interim position in a well-regarded primary school.
Interim position in a well-regarded primary school.
-
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in both SEND and safeguarding leadership.
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in both SEND and safeguarding leadership.
-
Competitive pay, dependent on experience.
Competitive pay, dependent on experience.
-
Support from a collaborative leadership team and experienced SENCO.
Support from a collaborative leadership team and experienced SENCO.
If you are an experienced SENCO with strong safeguarding knowledge and you're ready to take on an interim leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Location: Wavertree, Liverpool
Start Date: December on a maternity cover contract.
Salary: Competitive, based on experience - will be paid to scale
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wavertree who are seeking an Interim SENCO & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join their leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a dual role, supporting the school's SEND provision while leading on safeguarding and child protection.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the school's existing 0.6 SENCO, providing leadership and strategic direction to ensure pupils with SEN receive the best possible support. Alongside this, you will take up the role of DSL, working under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher and alongside the Headteacher, helping to ensure safeguarding is at the heart of school life.
This is an interim role where you will be expected to bring expertise, confidence, and the ability to hit the ground running, strengthening provision for some of the school's most vulnerable learners.
As SENCO you will:
-
Co-lead on the strategic development of SEND provision across the school.
Co-lead on the strategic development of SEND provision across the school.
-
Support the identification of pupils with SEN and oversee appropriate interventions.
Support the identification of pupils with SEN and oversee appropriate interventions.
-
Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure effective support.
Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure effective support.
-
Provide training and guidance to staff to embed inclusive practice.
Provide training and guidance to staff to embed inclusive practice.
-
Monitor pupil progress and ensure outcomes are carefully tracked.
Monitor pupil progress and ensure outcomes are carefully tracked.
As DSL you will:
-
Take the lead in managing safeguarding and child protection concerns, referrals, and systems.
Take the lead in managing safeguarding and child protection concerns, referrals, and systems.
-
Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher to promote a culture of vigilance.
Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher to promote a culture of vigilance.
-
Deliver safeguarding training and updates to staff.
Deliver safeguarding training and updates to staff.
-
Be a visible and trusted point of contact for pupils, families, and staff.
Be a visible and trusted point of contact for pupils, families, and staff.
-
QTS with the National Award for SEN Coordination (or extensive SENCO experience).
QTS with the National Award for SEN Coordination (or extensive SENCO experience).
-
Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
-
Previous DSL experience, or significant safeguarding leadership responsibilities.
Previous DSL experience, or significant safeguarding leadership responsibilities.
-
Confident in leading both strategically and operationally.
Confident in leading both strategically and operationally.
-
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage staff, families, and external agencies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage staff, families, and external agencies.
-
Organised, proactive, and able to quickly establish themselves within the school team.
Organised, proactive, and able to quickly establish themselves within the school team.
-
Interim position in a well-regarded primary school.
Interim position in a well-regarded primary school.
-
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in both SEND and safeguarding leadership.
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in both SEND and safeguarding leadership.
-
Competitive pay, dependent on experience.
Competitive pay, dependent on experience.
-
Support from a collaborative leadership team and experienced SENCO.
Support from a collaborative leadership team and experienced SENCO.
If you are an experienced SENCO with strong safeguarding knowledge and you're ready to take on an interim leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.