Senior Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
King James's School
North Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- NYC Grade JK
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2024
Job overview
Full Year
Full time (37 hours per week)
Permanent
NYC Grade JK - £35,745 - £40,221
We are offering an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Safeguarding Lead within our vibrant school. The core focus of this role is to take responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school (including online safety).
The post holder will work within King James’s School as part of the Senior Leadership team and will have ultimate lead responsibility for safeguarding, child protection and attendance. You will also take responsibility for leading the attendance strategy, line-managing the Attendance Officer and Family Support Worker. You will be an integral part of the school’s leadership team.
The successful candidate should have experience of working with young people and their families with complex needs and experience of inter-agency working.
You should have excellent communication skills, possess a problem-solving, restorative approach to conflict, and knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
We offer a competitive salary, access to a contributory local government pension scheme and other additional staff benefits. We are committed to excellence in CPD and we will support the right candidate to be successful with training if required.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and approved references.
Completed applications must be submitted via email to: recruitment@king-james.co.uk
by: Tuesday 23rd April 2024, 08.00am.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
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About King James's School
- King James's School
- King James Road, Knaresborough
- North Yorkshire
- HG5 8EB
- United Kingdom
King James’s School is a highly successful, mixed comprehensive school at the heart of the community, catering for students aged 11-18. We are dedicated to helping children develop into confident, sensitive and responsible adults who are able to play an active part in society. With a Charter and foundation dating from 1616 we have an enviable tradition, identity and ethos, which is combined with the besting modern curriculum design and innovative teaching and learning. Academically, we maintain the high standards that the parents of Knaresborough have come to expect from the school. We also have a rich profile of extra-curricular activities and we believe in giving parents the opportunity to enjoy the achievements of their children. Our talented and enthusiastic staff ensure that all of our youngsters fulfil their potential.
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