Deputy Designated Safe Guarding Lead

Salary: £180 - £220 Per day

This role holds immense responsibility in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, as well as fostering a supportive environment for their mental health needs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding processes within the school, acting as the lead Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Managing referrals and supporting staff in reporting cases of suspected abuse or radicalization.
• Conducting whole school safeguarding training and ensuring staff have up-to-date knowledge.
• Maintaining and managing child protection files, ensuring secure transfer of information.
• Raising awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures within the school community.
• Providing support and coordination for students with mental health difficulties.
• Liaising with external agencies to facilitate referrals and support for students in need.

• Engaging in the performance review process and participating in professional development activities.
• Promoting equal opportunities and celebrating diversity within the academy.
• Maintaining a professional working environment and adhering to health and safety policies.
• Supporting academy events and actively promoting corporate policies.

• Understanding of relevant legislation and good practise in mental health support services.
• Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and continuous self-development in safeguarding.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft software and safeguarding databases.
• Qualification in mental health support and first aid.

If you are passionate about safeguarding and mental health support in an educational setting, and possess the necessary qualifications and attributes, we encourage you to apply for this position.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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