Student Welfare Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 8e5b4936-3b30-4f65-b75c-b339f44d4b8e |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential:
• GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English (C)
• A recognised and relevant vocational qualification (NVQ3) and/or demonstratable equivalent practical work experience (C/A/I)
• Willingness to undertake relevant training focused on the Children’s Service’s needs (A/I)
• Proven experience working with children and their families (A/I/R)
• Proven experience working in multi-cultural contexts (A/I/R)
• Proven experience working with challenging people and in challenging circumstances (A/I/R)
• Previous experience of working effectively with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I/R)
• Strong interpersonal skills (A/I/R)
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team (A/I/R) • Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection (A/I/R)
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R)
• Strong ICT skills to support the role (A/I/R)
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I/R)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills (A/I/R)
Desirable:
• Relevant safeguarding qualifications (C)
• Proven experience working with multi agencies (A/I/R)
• Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work qualification (C/A)
Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference
What the school offers its staff
Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and will contribute to the academy’s continued success. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Lincoln Castle, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best. You would be joining a highly skilled and committed staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Holiday Entitlement: minimum 37 days(subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
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.
Essential:
• GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English (C)
• A recognised and relevant vocational qualification (NVQ3) and/or demonstratable equivalent practical work experience (C/A/I)
• Willingness to undertake relevant training focused on the Children’s Service’s needs (A/I)
• Proven experience working with children and their families (A/I/R)
• Proven experience working in multi-cultural contexts (A/I/R)
• Proven experience working with challenging people and in challenging circumstances (A/I/R)
• Previous experience of working effectively with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I/R)
• Strong interpersonal skills (A/I/R)
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team (A/I/R) • Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection (A/I/R)
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R)
• Strong ICT skills to support the role (A/I/R)
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I/R)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills (A/I/R)
Desirable:
• Relevant safeguarding qualifications (C)
• Proven experience working with multi agencies (A/I/R)
• Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work qualification (C/A)
Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference
What the school offers its staff
Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and will contribute to the academy’s continued success. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Lincoln Castle, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best. You would be joining a highly skilled and committed staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Holiday Entitlement: minimum 37 days(subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
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.