Business Lead for Safeguarding

Business Lead for Safeguarding 

Salary Grade 5, Actual Salary Range £35,745 - £43,857   

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) are a driving force for social justice committed to removing the glass ceilings that can restrict the ambition and potential of our pupils. We do this by working towards an exceptional education for all that will be made possible by exceptional people working within an organisation with exceptional infrastructure. Our motto is “United We Are World Class” because we believe in the power of unity and collaboration across our 6 schools. Our values of Passion (inspiring a love of learning and being determined to make a difference); Aspiration (wanting the very best for our pupils our families our communities and our staff); Collaboration – working positively with each other, with parents, and carers and other stakeholders and partners to achieve our goals; Trust (acting with integrity, being reliable and caring to create a safe and respectful environment for all to learn and work in).   

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) wish to appoint a Business Lead for Safeguarding to join and be part of our high performing team.  The successful candidate will:  

• Provide strategic support and guidance to improve pupil’s pastoral provision and practice across the Trust.  
• To regularly monitor and report on practice, identifying strengths and developmental areas and provide training and support plans where required.  
• Provide strategic safeguarding support across the Trust and reduce the number of vulnerable pupils at risk of fixed term suspension and/or permanent exclusion.  
• To ensure there is consistent practice across the trust in line with policy, legal and statutory requirements.  
• Ensure effective oversight of Trust wide pupil attendance, ensuring it is above national expectations. Provide effective support to DSL’s across the Trust 

We place bespoke professional development and support at the heart of all we do, and we are relentless in the pursuit of excellence for all our stakeholders. We also firmly believe in the coaching model. We are a growing MAT that currently consists of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School, Sutton Park Primary School and PA High School.  We have an established HR team of developed and hardworking individuals, who are excited to meet the director who will drive the next stage of the team’s journey. We buy into external support services to compliment the team and provide further support and advice. We utilise an external payroll provider and have a highly competent finance department to work alongside of. 

We are proud to offer a supportive and experienced leadership team, a hard-working and enthusiastic group of staff, a well-resourced MAT, and a smile every day. If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Further information about the schools, our outcomes and philosophy can be found on our Trust’s website: www.pact.bham.sch.uk.  The application pack can be downloaded from any of the school websites and your application should be submitted to HR@the-pact.co.uk . Please note, we do not accept CVs.  

The PACT 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 covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2021) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”. 

Closing date: Friday 4th February 

Interview date: Week commencing 14th February