Overview
£35,000 – £38,257 + excellent benefits
Witherslack Group provides care and education for children with complex needs. Our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams support outcomes. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. We are enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a key part of ensuring children and young people’s needs are recognised and comprehensively met.
Responsibilities
You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge.
As a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will support the DSL to ensure that actions are taken to support and safeguard children within the school. This will include on a daily basis undertaking tasks delegated by the DSL, including liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding, and you will also support the wider school team.
What we do for you
We know you are going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package in the education sector. You will get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people, plus you’ll receive:
Training: A full induction and on-the-job training
Holiday: You’ll work with school holidays
Flexible benefits: you can adjust benefits such as life insurance
Wellbeing: wellbeing tools and employee assistance
Medical cover for eye care, dental costs and discounts
Beautiful working environments with good facilities
Recommend a friend scheme with a £1,000 bonus
Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%
Requirements
To join us, you will have at least 2 years of experience as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in a school setting, with a comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. Experience of using Microsoft Office and other IT-based systems is valuable, together with outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills. An empathetic approach is essential. You must be ready to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in their statutory duty and be able to work on your own initiative, and you will need a full UK driving licence.
About us / Equal opportunities
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we will be there every step of the way. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
The Witherslack Group is a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online search.
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