At Green Ridge, we rightly pride
ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and
behaviour of all children, whatever their need, as well as a broad, diverse and
engaging creative curriculum which underpins all that we do. Green Ridge
is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each
child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential. There is
no doubt that Green Ridge is an exciting place to be – for children, staff,
parents and the local community!
The role of the ASLFO will be to have responsibility for three broad but significant areas of the academy, including
The job description gives further information about the types
of requirements for each part of the position, but we are clear that the role
will be flexible; no two days will ever be the same at Green Ridge, and we
really need someone who will remain flexible, calm and most importantly,
champion our children and their families to give them the support they need at different
times. The role will work alongside the
leadership team within the academy and report directly to the Assistant
Headteacher for Behaviour & Attitudes.
Candidates should also note that although this is a
full-time/term-time post, there will be an expectation that the appointed
candidate will work flexibly and be able to manage their own time to ensure
that those urgent and important tasks are undertaken to safeguard pupils. This may mean that additional work will be
required outside of the operating hours to facilitate this, and five additional
paid days (during school holidays) will be included in the contract to help
support this.
The general duties for this role (as outlined above in the
broad areas of responsibility) are to:
1) Attendance
2) Day-to-day operational safeguarding and responding as required
3) First aid and
medical needs
What we’re looking for
The successful candidate will assist the
Designated Safeguarding Leader and safeguarding team and other pastoral staff
in taking a lead on operational safeguarding across the academy (acting as a
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader), co-ordinating referrals, arranging
action, managing safeguarding records and reviewing services for children and
families. Candidates should be suitably qualified and/or have experienced of
safeguarding issues and procedures, which ideally includes supporting cases and
managing caseloads, working together with multi-agencies to support the needs
of the individual or groups of young people and be able to meet the criteria
detailed on the person specification.
We are looking for someone who is
unflappable and can deal with things coming at them thick and fast on a daily
basis and prioritise as needed. An eye
for detail is essential in this role with record keeping and documentation, and
as such the person appointed needs to be a strong user of IT as this will be
required for a significant part of this role.
The role is going to be fast paced, varied, and
demanding, and so it is paramount that the person appointed can think on their
feet, work on their own within a supportive team, and can ask for help or
advice when they need it. We also need
someone who can work with and liaise with parents/carers in a personable and
supportive way, but challenge as required to ensure that the children’s safety
and attendance is prioritised.
The successful candidate will have:
In return we can offer:
- A firm commitment to you and your professional development
- Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking pupils, staff and Governors
- A growing learning community
- Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
- Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s Senior Leadership Team
- Fantastic trust-wide CPD opportunities
- Vast opportunities for career progression
Lauren Curtis-Cross, Office Co-Ordinator
01296 326320 option 2
office@greenridgeacademy.co.uk