We are recruiting for a Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead at Charles Read Academy, based in Corby Glen, Grantham.

About the role

To work as part of the central pastoral team supporting the effective operation of the attendance, behaviour and safeguarding service on a day-to-day basis, and to also meet with staff, students and parents to overcome barriers to learning and attendance.

Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

37 hours per week, 39 week term time permanent contract.

About our Academy

We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.

We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join us. Our rural setting allows us the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic   school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking. Underpinned by our values of Confidence, Resilience, Ambition, Courage, and Aspiration we are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement.  We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all

Salary & Benefits

·       NJC15 £30024 per annum FTE (£26372 per annum pro rata)

·       Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

·       Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

·       Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

·       Awards and Recognition Scheme

·       Flexible working patterns

·       Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

In this role, you will be expected to:

«      Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of students and staff in the Academy.

«      Support the DSL in referring cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children’s social care.

«     Support staff who make referrals to local authority children’s social care.

«     Support DSL in referring cases to the Lincolnshire’s Prevent team where there is a radicalisation concern.

«      Support DSL in reporting cases where a crime may have been committed to the police.

«      Keep detailed, accurate and secure written records of concerns and referrals.

«      Regularly review and triage cases to ensure timely responses to queries and concerns from children, families, staff and agencies.

«      Ensure that the ‘voice of the child’ is captured and appropriately responded to in all cases particularly children that form ‘vulnerable’ reporting groups, for example; Children in Care, LGBTQ+ children.

«      Work closely with the LAC designated teacher to ensure all actions to safeguard, promote wellbeing and ensure access to education for children in care are reviewed and undertaken in a timely manner.

Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential.  Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2–19 with a broad range of special educational needs.  As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale.  At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education.  We are committed to ensuring that every child – regardless of their background – has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities.  From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

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 Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.