Job Description

Ref: SCH-WDT-0402

17 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

The Grange Academy

Location:

Runcorn

Salary:

FTE 32,061 - 33,699

Department:

Safeguarding

Job Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

03/11/2025 09:00

Interview Date:

To Be Confirmed

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Temporary

Contract Term:

TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks

Hours per Week:

37.00

Weeks per Year:

46.000

Pay Grade:

NJC Grade 6 Point 19 to 22
The Role


We are seeking to appoint a committed and dynamic Assistant Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated team of support during a period of maternity leave.





The successful candidate will support the Safeguarding Officer and wider team to implement safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures and ensure procedures and practice across the Academy fully meet statutory requirements.



We pride ourselves on high expectations, a commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high-quality teaching and learning. You will share these values.





We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work.



We are a school that believes that every student, regardless of their context or starting point, can and should achieve their full potential. If you believe that you have the motivation, belief and leadership quality to contribute to our future success, we would welcome an application from you.



A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.





Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.



The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.


Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Educated to A level / NVQ 3 standard or relevant mentoring work experience
Essential


A nationally recognised diploma in Counselling following a minimum two years training
Desirable


Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Ability to establish successful relationships at all levels
Essential


Ability to monitor pupil progress and attainment
Essential


Experience of working in a multi-agency setting
Essential


Experienced in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Power point, and Email
Essential


Experience of supporting colleagues
Essential


Experience working in a school
Desirable

Relevant Skills

Excellent communication skills
Essential


Ability to apply competently and confidently knowledge and skills in all level of meetings
Essential


Demonstrate knowledge of key factors affecting the safeguarding of students and the impact on learning and progress
Essential


Understanding and awareness of current educational developments
Essential


A working knowledge of ICT in Information and Management Systems
Desirable


Ability to prioritise, plan, organise & evaluate the work of specific areas of the schools
Essential

Personal Attributes

Excellent interpersonal skills
Essential


A high degree of organisational ability
Essential


High levels of motivation and commitment
Essential


To have concern for individual needs and possess a real empathy with pupils
Essential


Ability to think analytically and flexibly
Essential


Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
Essential


Ability to liaise with parents/carers and external agencies
Essential

Safeguarding Information


The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school's Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.


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The Grange Academy


Latham Avenue

Runcorn

Runcorn

WA7 5DX



Denise Igglesden


digglesden@thegrangeacade...