Manor Church of England Academy is looking for a member of support staff to take a lead in responsibility for child protection  issues in school whilst  ensuring that appropriate arrangements for keeping children and young people safe are in place at the School / Academy in line with Trust and Statutory Guidance.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our dynamic Child Protection Team in our Academy.

There will be a need for flexibility with post holders working on a number of cases and projects at any one time. There is potential that the post holder will need to attend meetings outside of the school day.

Full details  of the role can be found in the attached job description.

What we can offer: 

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site Parking

  
  

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Fixed Term

Line Manager: Principal

Travel Required: Occasional

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information. 

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are  committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.