Designated Safeguarding Deputy

Designated Safeguarding Deputy

37 hours per week / 41 weeks per year

 (Grade 6)

£26975 – £30984 (pro-rata)

Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust.  Our school ethos is founded on the principal that ambition and endeavour are key components in achieving success.  Currently serving around 1500 pupils, our new, purpose-built learning environment has excellent facilities to help us deliver our curriculum.

We are seeking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic colleague for the role of Designated Safeguarding Deputy. Applicants should be flexible, able to work on their own initiative and have the ability to prioritise to meet demands and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This varied role offers the opportunity to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead. The successful applicant will help develop and implement safeguarding and child protection policies; work with young people and their families to promote their welfare; respond appropriately to disclosures or concerns and raise awareness of safeguarding and child protection in the whole school community. 

Applicants must have experience of working with young people, preferably with a strong background of child protection work, and be able to build effective and positive relationships with all in our community.  We are looking for a good communicator who will be totally committed to the welfare of our pupils.

We can offer you:

• first class continuing professional development opportunities

• a modern, £27 million, state of the art working environment

• access to an on-site gym which is free to staff members

Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information, to visit the school or to request an application pack, please contact: -

Lorna Jennings – PA to Headteacher

Forge Valley School, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG

Telephone:  0114 234 8805

Email:  applications@forgevalley.sheffield.sch.uk

Closing date:  21 August 2022

Interviews: TBC