Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 December 2025 |
| Location: | Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2HF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4b556207-e16e-42c6-bbfe-14123ea7e276 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working with children of secondary age
Experience of supporting young people and families
Experience of working in a public sector relevant to the role
Qualifications and Training
GCSEs in English and Maths at least at Grade C or grade 4 or equivalent
Willingness to undertake training in all areas of the job description as required (eg Graded Care Profiling)
Skills and Abilities
Can use ICT effectively to support administration of caseload (eg email, Internet, Basic Excel Spreadsheets etc)
A confident and effective communicator who is willing to conduct tough conversations with students and their families
Good understanding of parenting approaches
Ability to relate well to young people and adults, and to build positive working relationships
Work constructively as part of a team and independently
Ability to develop specific plans to support families
Knowledge of/willingness to learn about external agencies to refer for additional support
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Other factors
A thorough understanding of an adults’ role in safeguarding young people
A strong commitment to professional development and learning collaboratively
DBS at Enhanced Level
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to developing our staff through first class induction and high-quality professional development. As a result, a large proportion of JMHS staff have achieved promotion to middle and senior leadership positions.
A lovely small market town
Free onsite parking
membership of pension scheme
Flexible working options considered
Commitment to safeguarding
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search
Experience of working with children of secondary age
Experience of supporting young people and families
Experience of working in a public sector relevant to the role
Qualifications and Training
GCSEs in English and Maths at least at Grade C or grade 4 or equivalent
Willingness to undertake training in all areas of the job description as required (eg Graded Care Profiling)
Skills and Abilities
Can use ICT effectively to support administration of caseload (eg email, Internet, Basic Excel Spreadsheets etc)
A confident and effective communicator who is willing to conduct tough conversations with students and their families
Good understanding of parenting approaches
Ability to relate well to young people and adults, and to build positive working relationships
Work constructively as part of a team and independently
Ability to develop specific plans to support families
Knowledge of/willingness to learn about external agencies to refer for additional support
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Other factors
A thorough understanding of an adults’ role in safeguarding young people
A strong commitment to professional development and learning collaboratively
DBS at Enhanced Level
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to developing our staff through first class induction and high-quality professional development. As a result, a large proportion of JMHS staff have achieved promotion to middle and senior leadership positions.
A lovely small market town
Free onsite parking
membership of pension scheme
Flexible working options considered
Commitment to safeguarding
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search