Safeguarding And Student Welfare Coordinator DDSL

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Where possible interviews will be held on site within our schools and we will adhere to our current covid policy for external visitors. Otherwise interviews will be held remotely by Teams.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.12pm with a 30 minute unpaid break

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding and Student Welfare Coordinator (DDSL) to join the team at the Howard of Effingham School. The Safeguarding and Student Welfare Coordinator (DDSL) will be a key member of the School’s Safeguarding Team, playing a crucial role in the day to day running of the school’s child protection systems. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and listening skills with a commitment to helping. The role includes supporting those students who struggle to access their education and so are in greater need of safeguarding.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with professional agencies who support young people and have knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practice.

Howard of Effingham is a high-performing school and is the lead school in our Multi-Academy Trust. It offers maximum opportunities for young people to develop academically and socially in an environment that is stimulating, caring and supportive. The school sets high standards that instil values which enable students to develop into confident and responsible young adults.

What Ofsted said: Pupils value the educational opportunities they receive at this school. They are ambitious and want to succeed. They engage well with their teachers and peers and behave well in classes and around school. Leaders have the highest ambition for pupils to succeed. They are determined to help all pupils achieve the best possible outcomes by the time they leave the school. Ofsted 2019

THPT can offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation.
• Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes.
• Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
• Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards.

Interviews may take place prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our Vision is to excel at ‘bringing out the best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and so increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.