THIS IS A TERM TIME ONLY ROLE IN A SCHOOL
Job Overview
At The Beacon we are always looking to be on the front foot with our positive relationships and communication with our community. These are essential qualities for anyone looking to join our energetic and hardworking school. We have an exciting vacancy for an outstanding practitioner with a background in safeguarding to join our existing team.
The successful candidate will join our highly skilled team Multi Agency Support Team and will be primarily based at our Fokestone site but will be required at points to work from our Walmer site. We are looking for a reliable, creative and resilient professional who can build strong boundaried relationships with parents, carers, teachers, support staff and external agencies and put the safeguarding of our young people at the forefront of all they do.
We require proven experience in keeping children safe and, where necessary, reducing absence. The role is at the heart of supporting the young people in our community to thrive; if our children are safe and attending school regularly, they have the best chance to succeed and fulfil their ambition for life after The Beacon.
We see this role as one of providing a holistic approach to supporting our young people and forming positive working relationships with families and young people. This is at the core of our safeguarding ethos.
A brief summary of duties includes:
* safeguarding administration
* identify needs for pupil support
* ensuring a high quality of safeguarding within the school
* establishing good relationships with parents
* Attending meetings
* Keeping clear records
* Provide training
The benefits of working at The Beacon include:
* a comprehensive induction programme for all staff
* an established mentoring and coaching system throughout the school
* on-site parking
* great Local Government Pension scheme
* wellbeing days
* extensive training
* opportunities to gain qualifications
* a wellbeing app and platform
* annual flu vaccinations
* Employee Assistance Programme inc. counselling service
APPLICATIONS MUST ALSO BE MADE VIA KENT TEACH TO COMPLY WITH SAFER RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS. THIS CAN BE DONE HERE: Safeguarding Officer: Multi Agency Support Team School and Child Safety at the Beacon, Folkestone and Walmer
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £24,169.00-£25,787.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person