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Attendance and Safeguarding Officer - Term Time

School of Science and Technology Maidstone, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4019-131S
  • Posted:02/10/2023
  • Pay:VIAT 6, starting at £24,901
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:13/10/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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The School of Science and Technology Maidstone (SST) is an exciting new free school, opened in September 2020, with state-of-the-art facilities. We are extremely popular within the local community and have been oversubscribed. As a new school, SST presents a host of exciting opportunities for all- staff and students alike.

The post-holder will work alongside, in both a strategic and operational capacity, our Designated Safeguarding Lead and our Attendance and Inclusion Manger to ensure effective and appropriate interventions are enacted in an efficient and timely manner which support students’ welfare, safeguarding, attendance and/or punctuality. In this crucial role, the successful applicant will provide confidentiality, guidance, welfare and advice ensuring that where there are concerns regarding a pupil’s wellbeing, attendance and/or punctuality the appropriate action is taken. This will involve working alongside students and their families, as well as colleagues in school and professionals from external agencies including our external safeguarding and attendance consultants.

To learn more about of state of the art school, please visit our website: www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk

To apply, please download a copy of the application form and email to:  c.gilham@sst.viat.org.uk

 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
 
A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.
 
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Information about the school

School of Science and Technology Maidstone is a fantastic, state-of-the-art secondary school, which opened in 2020, and offers a specialist curriculum for students with a flair for STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Maths) subjects.

In January 2023 SST was inspected by Ofsted and was graded OUTSTANDING in all categories. This is a testament to the fantastic work that has gone into making this school a brilliant place to learn and work.

The school is proud to offer a broad and balanced curriculum and an excellent personal development programme which aims to develop well-rounded students who will work hard to make a difference to the world around them. There is an emphasis on technology, a love of reading and the arts. There is a rich extra-curricular programme which includes over 20 clubs and societies. The school environment is inclusive and caring, ensuring equal access and opportunities for learning for every student.

SST looks for staff who share the school’s vision and ethos, who are specialists in their subjects and who are always keen to collaborate.

Set within the Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT) main campus, based in Maidstone, the school has enviable indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state-of-the-art Sports Hall.

The school is proud to have been given the Green School Award.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:HR VIAT
  • Address:New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ
  • Telephone: 03033030000
  • Email: recruitment@viat.org.uk

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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.