Safeguarding and Pupil Support Officer

Headteacher – Miss V Gowan

Safeguarding and Pupil Support Officer

Term time plus 5 INSET days

36 hours per week - term time only

Hours to be discussed

Grade G point 19 – 22, £27,852 - £29,439 pro rata

Actual salary £24,638 - £26,042 per annum

To commence as soon as possible

Lord Derby Academy opened on 1st February 2014 and is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust.

The Dean Trust’s core values include an emphasis on a traditional and academic education, excellent discipline and the instilling of respect. Our warm and ambitious approach results in improved academic outcomes and enriching life experiences for our pupils. The Dean Trust motto “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” runs through all aspects of school life at Lord Derby Academy.

Lord Derby Academy has been on a true journey of school improvement and is now a heavily oversubscribed school, with an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond. 

At Lord Derby Academy, you can work in a school:

·        where high standards and expectations underpin all areas of school life (External Review 2021)

·        where pupils’ behaviour is consistently good around school and in lessons (OFSTED 2019)

·        where the school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding (OFSTED 2019)

·        where there is real strength and talent across each tier of leadership (External Review 2019)

·        which has recently achieved the Inclusion Quality Mark Inclusive Schools Award with Centre of Excellence status

·        with a highly ambitious team of staff “The morale, dedication and commitment of staff are contagious” (OFSTED 2017)

·        with exceptionally high staff retention rates

·        with a real commitment to staff wellbeing.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time to join our dedicated Safeguarding Team at Lord Derby Academy. The Safeguarding and Pupil Support Officer will be a proactive member of the Safeguarding Team, working with internal and external stakeholders to support the safety, education and development of all Lord Derby Academy pupils.

We are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS vetting procedures are required for all posts.

To apply please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk or for further information please contact Mrs J Riley on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk

Deadline for applications: 12th December 2022 3pm

Interviews: 19th December 2022