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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Term Time

The Victory Academy , Chatham

  • Ref:MED887-6907-295S
  • Posted:25/05/2022
  • Pay:£23,817-£28,273 FTE (£21,376 - £ 25,376 pro rata)
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:05/06/2022 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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We require a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join The Victory Academy. The purpose of the role is to specialise in digital safety and wellbeing, for which full training will be provided. As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, your role will be to assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead to safeguard all students and to deputise in the absence of the DSL. 

What you will need to succeed:

  • Experience of working as part of a safeguarding team
  • Confidence to deliver key safeguarding messages to staff during CPD sessions
  • Knowledge and experience of working with children, young people and families and dealing with barriers to education
  • Knowledge, experience and understanding of safeguarding procedures, child protection issues and law and regulations governing the employment of children
  • Ability to plan and prioritise own workload, and meet deadlines within fixed, sometimes conflicting, timescales
  • Experience of working with children and young people, parents / carers to overcome attendance difficulties
  • Excellent IT skills, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and internet /email
  • Excellent SIMs knowledge
  • High level written, oral and listening communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external contacts
  • Experience of working as part of a safeguarding team
  • Confidence to deliver key safeguarding messages to staff during CPD session

Your new role:

  • You will be responsible for keeping an accurate and up to date database of information regarding Safeguarding concerns, actions and information for students.
  • Hold allocated cases eg CP CIN EHP etc as delegated by DSL. Ensure all associated paperwork is filed and recorded in line with GDPR.
  • Triage and action the Safeguard alerts and ensure that safeguarding practice is followed in regards to all statutory responsibilities. 
  • Offer advice to staff with regard to routine safeguarding issues and take appropriate action.
  • Make direct referrals with outside agencies including; Children’s Services, Police, Mental Health 
  • Attend meetings with external agencies, parents and students and coordinate and minute as required
  • You will work alongside the DSL and SLT to ensure students feel safe in school

What our Trust will offer you:

  • The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos. 
  • Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
  • Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
  • Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy
  • A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
  • Free parking in our staff carpark

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

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.

Information about the school

At The Victory Academy, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and caring school. Our strong staff-pupil relationships create an environment where students know that we’ve got their back and genuinely care about their well-being—even those who find learning challenging. Here, pupils celebrate and respect each other’s uniqueness, echoing one student’s sentiment: “You can be who you want to be here.” (Ofsted 2023)

Our campus provides an inspiring backdrop for growth and discovery. With excellent resources at your fingertips, you’ll thrive as an educator.We boast a robust arts education program, including a prestigious Platinum Artsmark award—an achievement held by less than 1% of schools in England.

We believe in the individuality of each person. Every member of our community possesses unique gifts and talents, which we nurture and channel.Our curriculum ensures that all students, regardless of their starting points, achieve their academic potential. When they leave The Victory Academy, they’ll be dynamic contributors to society.

Join us in shaping the future! Apply today and be part of our vibrant educational community

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.