Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Location: Cedars Upper School

Contract Type: Permanent/Full time 

Hours: 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year 

Salary: L5 pts 15 - 20 £29093 - £31586

Closing date: Monday 13th January 2025

There has never been a more exhilarating time to join us at Cedars Upper School! We are thrilled to announce that our recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 has resulted in an overall ‘Good’ grading , with our Sixth Form earning an ‘Outstanding’ grading, of which we are very proud. We take pride in our continuous pursuit of excellence and the exceptional educational environment we provide for our 1200 students. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our outstanding community!

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and motivated Deputy Safeguarding Lead to provide confidential, effective, and flexible support and experience in all safeguarding matters. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality professional safeguarding services while maintaining an oversight of the school's safeguarding practices to ensure the well-being and safety of all students.

At Cedars, we have a strong reputation as a popular and high-performing school. Our achievements were further highlighted by the excellent set of results our students attained in both GCSE and A-Level examinations in summer 2022. Building on these successes, we are determined to reach new heights and aspire for an outstanding status. A large number of our sixth form students move onto Russell group Universities where they continue to flourish. 

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you. Come and be a part of our extraordinary team at Cedars Upper school, where positivity, growth, and achievement flourish. 

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

 Please note that the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, but the final closing date is 12pm on Monday 13th January 2025. Interviews will commence form Thursday 16th January 2025.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Leanne Ringsell, HR Officer, for an informal discussion or to arrange a tour hr@cedarsupper.co.uk.

As a trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Consequently, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.

Visit our website: www.cedarsupper.org.uk

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We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace