Safeguarding Network Lead

Responsible for: Monitoring and Improving the quality of safeguarding practice in RLT 

Time Commitment:     1 day/week (0.2FTE) with plans in place to move to 2 days per week in 2021

Salary:   L14 - L18 (£56,579 - £60,755pa pro rata)

Start date: September 2020 (or January 2021 at the latest)

Reports to: Chief Executive

The role

Following the introduction of safeguarding network coordinators in 2019 we are further improving our support for strong safeguarding practice in schools by increasing the commitment to this area.  As such, we are replacing the network coordinators with a single role who will be a part of the RLT Central Team working to support all DSLs in our schools

The role will start at 1 day per week ideally from September 2020.  It is likely that the role will expand from April 2021 or September 2021 to 2 days per week.  This area can be discussed with interested candidates before or at interview.

This new post holder will develop the work of the network coordinators this year, and in line with RLT’s 3 core principles, will work with colleagues in schools to aid continuous improvement of safeguarding culture and provision in schools.  Please see the job description and person specification for more details of the role.

If you are passionate about how safeguarding underpins everything we do in schools and have the necessary experience in this field, then this post is for you.  You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Trust, research, develop and implement best practice in our schools. 

The post holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and with the Education, Operations and HR Teams. Recruiting to this role provides further capacity to enable us to deliver our vision so that working together within the Trust will deliver the best possible experience for our children and staff. 

This is an exciting time for the River Learning Trust. The Trust currently consists of six secondary schools, sixteen primary schools and a SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) provider; we have a new Primary School in pre-opening due to open in September 2021 and interest from other schools seeking to join us.

The River Learning Trust can offer candidates exceptional opportunities for professional and personal development. We pride ourselves on supporting staff to be highly successful, recognising that success comes in a wide variety of ways, growing a culture of continual improvement where we look to provide the best possible educational experience for all our pupils.

To arrange an informal chat with our Chief Executive, Paul James, please contact him via pjames@riverlearningtrust.org to arrange a time to speak.

To apply for this post, please visit our website www.riverlearningtrust.org/recruitment, please complete an online application form through the TES portal (linked via the recruitment page) ensuring that within the section entitled Supporting Statement you demonstrate how you meet the requirements within the Person Specification as well as providing an outline as to why you have applied for this post, with examples of how your career thus far has prepared you for this role.

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 13th July 2020

The River Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The River Learning Trust (RLT) is a multi-academy trust responsible for a number of schools and a school centred initial teacher training provider; the schools and SCITT are united by their commitment to the principles of the trust and a common belief in the benefits of everything that is gained by working together.

Commitment to Excellence; striving for the best educational experience through continuous improvement. 

Everyone Learning; creating and taking opportunities that enhance lives through evidenced based practice supporting adult and pupil learning. 

Respectful Relationships; acting with care, integrity, and fairness in all we do

The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of ethnic backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school community.