Family Liaison Officer / Designated Safeguarding Lead

We are seeking an experienced and outstanding individual to join our new academy, Castle Hill Academy, as our Family Liaison Officer and Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

We are an ambitious school and a new member academy of the Platanos Trust, a growing and high-performing academy trust. It is just the place for talented, ambitious individuals to develop their career and make their mark.

Our long-standing and successful lead retires at the end of the academic year after a lengthy and outstanding period of employment and the ideal successor will be an outstanding professional able to maintain the highest of standards and ensure pupils are supported to achieve their potential. They will also have a commitment to the work ethic and ethos of the school and the Platanos Trust.

In return: 

• You will be part of a strong educational environment with the chance to develop and grow; 
• You will be supported with the best professional development and learning opportunities in order to equip you for management. 

We want you to succeed too.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. 

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (formerly known as a CRB check) and will be checked against the DBS barred list. Appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references as according to our Safer Recruitment Policy.

For further information please visit www.platanostrust.com or www.castlehillacademy.co.uk.  

Applicants should complete the employment application form (found on our website) detailing in their statement their relevant skills and experience. 

Please return applications by post or email to office@platanostrust.com.

Closing date for applications: 27th July2018. 

Castle Hill Academy

Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey CR0 0RJ

www.castlehillacademy.co.uk