Safeguarding Support Officer - Term Time

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-4091-450S
• Posted:15/09/2022
• Pay:Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scheme
• Start Date:October 2022
• App Close Date:02/10/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 3rd October 2022

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Salary: £20,505 - £21,919 pro rata (£21,528 - £23,013 fte) SAT 5 

Permanent

37 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Term time plus 5 staff development days and 3 weeks in the school holidays (negotiable)

We have a new and exciting opportunity to appoint a Safeguarding Support Officer.

The purpose of the job will be to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people through having a knowledge of Government guidelines and safeguarding policies as appropriate within the school. The post holder will provide support to the safeguarding team with administration tasks required to safeguard the children and young people at the school.

Main duties:

• Provide administrative support for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), safeguarding team, and the Governor for Safeguarding and Child Protection;
• Respond to safeguarding concerns, including liaising with students, parents / carers and external agencies; 
• Provide support to the DSL for staff induction, which includes the school’s pupil behaviour policy, the child protection policy, staff code of conduct and the safeguarding response to children who go missing from education;

The successful candidate would need:

• A Designated Safeguarding Lead, level 3 qualification;
• Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, policy and practice relating to children and adults at risk;
• A child-centred approach, able to maintain this perspective and use common sense;
• An ability to write concise reports and compile case file information.
• Good knowledge of data protection and confidentiality and the process to manage and protect information.

Knowledge of the statutory agencies’ roles in safeguarding children and adults at risk and experience of implementing policies, protocols and guidance would be an advantage but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our school.

In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Additional benefits include:

• Excellent on site facilities;
• Excellent CPD programme;
• Being part of a highly successful Trust;
• Local Government Pension Scheme – generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Ride to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme;
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Kath Higgins, Designated Safeguarding Lead at katherine.higgins@swale.at or 01227 931300.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 ( option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Information about the school

Why work at The Whitstable school? We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Alex Holmes
• Address:The Whitstable School, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
• Telephone: 01227 931300
• Email: tws_admin@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack