Job Description

Lewes Old Grammar School is an independent co-educational day school located in the historic county town of Lewes, educating children from 3 to 18 years old.

The School encompasses traditional values combined with a forward approach to the education of young people, and it is proud of the family ethos and community it engenders. First established in 1512, Lewes Old Grammar School combines high educational standards and small classes in a caring, well-mannered environment together with economic fee levels. There is an extensive program of extra-curricular activities running on Friday afternoons for Years 7-9 and many opportunities for students to take part in music and drama activities.

Purpose of the Role

To be part of the Senior Management Team with specific responsibility for safeguarding and child protection (including online safety) for the whole school.

To lead the operational aspects of safeguarding, including but not exclusive to providing advice and support to other staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, taking part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, and contributing to the assessment of children.

Principal Duties

Refer cases of suspected abuse and neglect to East Sussex children's social care as required. Support staff who make referrals to East Sussex children's social care. Refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required. Support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme. Refer cases where a person is dismissed or left due to risk/harm to a child to the Disclosure and Barring Service as required. Manage issues especially ongoing enquiries under section 47 of the Children Act 1989 and police investigations. Liaise with the three safeguarding partners and work with other agencies in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children. NSPCC - When to call the police will be used to help the DSL understand when they should consider calling the police and what to expect when they do. As required, liaise with the "case manager" and the designated officer(s) at the local authority for child protection concerns in cases which concern a staff member. Work with the head teacher and relevant strategic leads, taking lead responsibility for promoting educational outcomes by knowing the welfare, safeguarding and child protection issues that children in need are experiencing, or have experienced, and identifying the impact that these issues might be having on children's attendance, engagement and achievement at school. This includes:
1) ensuring that the school knows who the cohort of children who have or have had a social worker are, understanding their academic progress and attainment, and maintaining a culture of high aspirations for this cohort; and,

2) support teaching staff to provide additional academic support or reasonable adjustments to help children who have or have had a social worker reach their potential, recognising that even when statutory social care intervention has ended, there is still a lasting impact on children's educational outcomes.

Availability

During term time the DSL or a deputy will always be available (during school hours) for Staff in the school to discuss any safeguarding concerns.

Where any activities take place outside of regular school hours, the school will ensure that the DSL or a DDSL is available to be contacted during this time.

Further Information

You can find detailed and our Application for on our website:

https://logs.uk.com/about-logs/working-at-logs/vacancies/

Applications must be made using the school's Application Form, Equal Opportunities Form along with a covering letter of application, including full contact details of two referees.

Please, make sure to email your completed application form to hr@logs.uk.com.

CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Lewes Old Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and sign a self-disclosure form.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person