Safeguarding Manager at The University of Birmingham School
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About this Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Safeguarding Manager who is passionate about ensuring that all our pupils flourish in a safe environment. The individual will be required to assist the Assistant Principal (Character, Conduct and Welfare KS4) and Principal in taking a lead on safeguarding and child protection across the school, and act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in a team delivering a professional and high-quality service that actively engages with children, young people and their families.
We are looking for someone to work in partnership with parents/carers and multi agencies on all arrangements for the safeguarding and wellbeing of children; to advise and support other members of staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters; and to provide support to pupils, students and their families to overcome barriers to achieving their full potential.
The successful candidate will be suitably qualified, and ideally be an existing Designated Safeguarding Lead. They will have proven experience of effecting a positive change in the lives of children, young people and their families through partnerships and multi-agency working.
At University of Birmingham School, we are pioneering a comprehensive school and sixth form for a truly diverse and inclusive learning community that creates great citizens. We are proud to welcome 11-19 year olds from all across Birmingham through our doors to be part of our state-of-the-art school, and give them the opportunity to develop great character and achieve academic success in a thriving community - without limits. Our partnership with the University of Birmingham gives our pupils, students and our staff unrivalled access to their world-class resources, research and people.
· Research & Development: Enjoy 3 dedicated days per year to focus on your own research or professional development.
· World-Class Resources & Partnerships: Access cutting-edge resources, research, and professional networks through our collaboration with the University of Birmingham.
· Enrichment Opportunities: Be involved in our exciting timetabled enrichment programme, making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange, please contact Katie Tennant on 0121 796 5000.
The University of Birmingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition Check; qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. If you are currently working in a school setting, please ensure that your references include your current Head Teacher.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of pupils and students.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
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Contact Details
Katie Tennant
01217965000
recruitment@uobschool.org.uk
The University of Birmingham School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Please outline the reasons that you are applying for this role
- Please outline how you feel your achievements, skills and experience match those sought by the school (see the information pack and the relevant job description/person specification provided)
The University of Birmingham School
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