Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ely, CB6 1EW |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 09b0d856-44e2-410f-a730-15696b7d7da6 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
EXPERIENCE
• Experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the Keeping Children Safe in education
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
• Previous safeguarding training or willingness to undertake new training
• Proficient use of Microsoft packages such as Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Understanding of relevant policies and procedures;
• Ability to encourage students to learn, using pre-set material;
• Ability to undertake varied duties;
• Ability to work under the direction of different people and as part of a team;
• Good communication skills with people at all levels;
• Ability to gain the respect of students through a manner of confidence and authority;
• Ability to organise own workload in the context of varied tasks;
• Ability to work calmly under pressure;
• Ability to critically evaluate own performance and make any necessary changes to be more effective.
Other Responsibilities
• Play a full part in the life of the Trust to support its distinctive vision and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
• Promote actively and comply with the Trust’s and Academy policies and procedures
• Ensure all concerns are reported to an appropriate person
• Participate in the Trust’s appraisal scheme
Safeguarding
• Be aware of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to report any concerns in accordance with the Trust’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policies
• Undertake regular safeguarding/child protection/adult protection training as required by the Trust
• Report any concerns in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding/Child protection policies
What the school offers its staff
ELA staff benefits include:
• Reduced contact time to enable professional development;
• EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;
• Health care cash plan;
• Paid annual family day;
• Extensive discount club access;
• Cycle to work & electric car lease schemes;
• Enhanced parental leave;
• Flexible work practices;
• Laptop & mobile phone payment plans;
• Ticket ballots for high profile events;
• Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;
• Discounted gym membership for all staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
EXPERIENCE
• Experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the Keeping Children Safe in education
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
• Previous safeguarding training or willingness to undertake new training
• Proficient use of Microsoft packages such as Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Understanding of relevant policies and procedures;
• Ability to encourage students to learn, using pre-set material;
• Ability to undertake varied duties;
• Ability to work under the direction of different people and as part of a team;
• Good communication skills with people at all levels;
• Ability to gain the respect of students through a manner of confidence and authority;
• Ability to organise own workload in the context of varied tasks;
• Ability to work calmly under pressure;
• Ability to critically evaluate own performance and make any necessary changes to be more effective.
Other Responsibilities
• Play a full part in the life of the Trust to support its distinctive vision and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
• Promote actively and comply with the Trust’s and Academy policies and procedures
• Ensure all concerns are reported to an appropriate person
• Participate in the Trust’s appraisal scheme
Safeguarding
• Be aware of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to report any concerns in accordance with the Trust’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policies
• Undertake regular safeguarding/child protection/adult protection training as required by the Trust
• Report any concerns in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding/Child protection policies
What the school offers its staff
ELA staff benefits include:
• Reduced contact time to enable professional development;
• EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;
• Health care cash plan;
• Paid annual family day;
• Extensive discount club access;
• Cycle to work & electric car lease schemes;
• Enhanced parental leave;
• Flexible work practices;
• Laptop & mobile phone payment plans;
• Ticket ballots for high profile events;
• Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;
• Discounted gym membership for all staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.