Job Description

Grade 6, SCP 12 - 18

FTE 28,598 - 31,537

Actual 26,324 - 29,030

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Term Time plus 2 weeks

JOB PURPOSE

? To support the DSL to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact;

? To be available, in the absence of the DSL for staff to discuss any safeguarding concerns during term time and to support the arrangement of adequate and appropriate cover for out of hours/out of term time activities;

? Support the DSL to address all identified training needs relating to safeguarding;

? In agreement with the Principal, to deputise in the absence of the DSL

? The ability to support students and young people to achieve their potential by providing behaviour and pastoral support in line with their safeguarding needs and any wider needs

Duties and Responsibilities

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

To support the DSL in Managing Referrals by:

? Referring all cases of suspected abuse of any pupil at the school to the Local Authority children's social care, ensuring that a response is received and recorded;

? Ensuring teachers fulfil their statutory duties of referring all confirmed cases of female genital mutilation performed on a pupil to the police, as per legal requirements and keeping records of these referrals and subsequent actions;

? Supporting other staff who have made referrals to Local Authority children's social care;

? Taking part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and/or supporting other staff to do so, and to contribute to the assessment of children;

? Referring cases to the Channel programme (and supporting staff who make referrals) where there is a radicalisation concern;

? Making referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service where a member of staff is dismissed or resigns in circumstances where there has been actual harm, or risk of harm, to a child;

? Making referrals to the police where a crime may have been committed which involves a child;

? Undertaking early help assessments for identified pupils and their families, and acting as lead professional where appropriate;

? Maintaining accurate and organised records of all welfare and child protection concerns brought to the attention of the school by staff, members of the public or other professionals;

? As required, liaising with the Deputy Director of Education, Safeguarding & Family Liaison Lead (SFLL), Head of Safeguarding, Executive Headteacher/Headteacher/Head of School in respect of police investigations or investigations under Section 47 Children Act 1989 which involve the school;

? Acting as a source of support, advice and expertise to staff on matters of safety and safeguarding and when deciding whether to make a referral by liaising with the relevant agencies;

? Supporting any referrals to the Local Authority under 'Children Missing in Education' requirements.

Support the DSL by Raising Awareness

? In liaison with the LGB, ensure the school's safeguarding/child protection policy and its implementation is reviewed at least annually, is up to date, and is in line with the Trust's policy;

? Ensure the safeguarding/child protection policy and any other statutory documents are available publicly, and are confirmed to be read and understood by all staff;

? Ensure that parents are aware that referrals about suspected abuse or neglect may be made to children's social care, and the school's role in this;

? Maintain links with the local Safeguarding Children Partnership to ensure staff are aware of training opportunities and the local policies on safeguarding;

? Share information about the welfare, safeguarding and child protection issues that children are experiencing, or have experienced with key adults within the school.

? Where children leave the school ensure their child protection file is transferred to the new school as soon as possible, transferred separately from the main pupil file, and taking responsibility for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to effect secure transit and for obtaining confirmation of receipt from the new school. In addition to the child protection file, the designated safeguarding lead should also consider if it would be appropriate to share any information with the new school or college in advance of a child leaving.

Support the DSL by Preventing Radicalisation

In accordance with the Prevent Duty Guidance for England and Wales and Channel Duty Guidance: Protecting vulnerable people from being drawn into terrorism (2015), the DSL has the following responsibilities:

? Acting as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, teaching and support staff and external agencies in all matters relating to the Prevent Duty;

? Coordinating Prevent Duty procedures in the school, including creating a school specific Prevent risk assessment, and updating it regularly in light of statutory updates and/or local events;

? Undergoing appropriate training on the Prevent Duty such as the Home Office 'Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent' (WRAP) training.

? Undergoing appropriate training on the Channel programme.

? Assessing the training needs of all school staff in relation to the Prevent Duty, and implementing and maintaining an ongoing training programme for staff including induction training for all newly appointed staff and volunteers.

? Maintaining an ongoing training programme on the Prevent Duty for all staff including induction training for all new employees, and keeping records of staff training;

? Monitoring the creation, confidentiality and storage of records in relation to the Prevent Duty;

? Liaising with local Prevent coordinators, the police and local authorities and existing multi-agency forums in all necessary or appropriate circumstances relating to the Prevent Duty.

Behaviour and Pastoral Support in line with safeguarding and wider needs

? To assist in the identification of those students who would benefit most from intervention, and, working with others, design and implement a pastoral plan for individual students

? To develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with students needing particular support where necessary aimed at achieving the goals defined in the pastoral plan;

? To maintain regular contact with families/carers of students in need of extra support, to keep them informed of the student's needs and progress, and to secure positive family support and involvement;

? Attend regular meetings with appropriate senior staff;

? Deal with any issues raised by students during confidential discussions promptly and inform

relevant staff of the issues and the action taken;

? To liaise with parents and outside agencies with regard to confidential/sensitive information and complex issues;

? To support general student supervision duties;

? Organising work for students who have been taken out of lessons or are absent long-term;

? Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and external agencies;

? Supporting pastoral administration when necessary

? To be part of the safeguarding team of the academy and train as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead;

? Attend Core group or other meetings as directed and provide appropriate feedback in the absence of the Pastoral Lead;

? To be one of the points of contact for accessing a range of community and business-based programmes and specialist support services, for example the Social and Youth Services, CSAWS, the Probation Service and YOT;

? Ensure all Bromcom and CPOMS records pertaining to pastoral concerns are kept up to date;

? Ensure all CPOMS transfers are actioned in line with timescales outlined in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'

? To undertake appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance management;

? Attendance at appropriate staff meetings and parent's evenings;

Support to Academy Ethos

(this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the academy)

? Promote and safeguard the welfare of students and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with;

? Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person;

? Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all;

? Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy;

? Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required;

? Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required;

? Assist with student needs as appropriate during the academy day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,598.00-31,537.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have experience of working in a secondary school setting or similar?
Experience:

Safeguarding: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person