Designated Safeguarding Lead

About our school:

Tees Valley College is an independent school, educating students from Middlesbrough and surrounding areas. Each member of staff is valued and encouraged to follow their own career dreams and aspirations with extensive and supportive continued professional development.

Staff members are committed to making a significant positive impact on all areas of our students’ lives, including academic and personal development. Our students are at the heart of everything we do at Tees Valley College and this is apparent by the positive feedback we receive from the students themselves; their parents / carers and the Local Authorities.

Overview of the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead:

· We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic specialist who can continue to support students with individual needs and to ensure they achieve and believe in themselves, as well as preparing them for the next steps and adulthood.

· As a Designated Safeguarding Lead within our school, you will be providing professional learning and development for all pupils through establishing personalised learning routes across KS3 to KS5.

· Have a deep and accurate understanding of the school’s strategies for improvement.

· Providing exemplary pastoral care across the school.

· Ensuring safeguarding measures are robust and efficient across both sites.

· Identifying safeguarding trends and reporting these to the wider Senior Leadership Team

· Develop strong relationships with professional services and community groups

· Maintaining accurate records of behaviour incidents

· Supporting on behaviour and safeguarding across the school as directed

We would love to hear from people who:

· Are a committed designated Safeguarding Lead, with a belief that all children and young people deserve an outstanding education regardless of their past experiences

· Experience in a Safeguarding role in education

· If you are passionate championing students with SEND, then we would love to hear from you.

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

· NEST enhanced pension scheme

· Refer a friend scheme

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Access to a blue light discount card

· Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

· Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

· Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts

· Life assurance

At Tees Valley College

Welcome to Tees Valley College, where we have high aspirations for every one of students. We are proud of our young people and the dedication and commitment of our staff in supporting every one of our students to enjoy school and make progress. Our focus is upon English and mathematics, as well as vocational subjects, as this will enable each student to progress onto Further Education, apprenticeships and to gain employment.

Young people between KS3 to KS5, who are referred to us have the opportunity to gain GCSEs and Functional Skills in English and mathematics. An extensive PSHE and GCSE Citizenship offer, ensures each young person is supported to become well-rounded members of society.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.