Overview
We offer access to an extensive range of GCSE subjects pitched at individual students’ levels. Within the Sixth Form, students are able to access external college placements as part of their personalised holistic education and therapy provision. The School has an in-house team of qualified therapists offering Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration. The range of therapeutic support available to pupils and students enables them to access the curriculum at an appropriate level, maximising each individual’s potential for achievement. Additionally, there are purpose-built medical facilities where nursing cover is provided on a daily basis by qualified staff. The School has achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation, the prestigious Arts Council ‘Artsmark’ Silver Award and holds the National Healthy Schools status.
Role purpose
We are seeking to appoint a professional, well-educated and enthusiastic individual to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to safeguard the school community and promote pupil and student welfare.
Responsibilities
* This is a varied role working closely with parents, carers, the safeguarding team as well as the wider school staff adhering to the school’s safeguarding procedures and policies to promote the welfare and protection of all pupils and students attending the school.
* The job description outlines in detail the main duties for the role which includes acting as DSL when the DSL is off site, attending Child Protection and other safeguarding conferences as well as co-ordinating and leading multi-agency meetings and ensuring that the specialist training needs of the staff are addressed.
* Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity at all times. You will have previous experience of working with children and young people and an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection requirements in schools.
Requirements
* Applicants should be an excellent communicator with an eye for detail, able to work on their own initiative, under pressure and have the ability to prioritise to meet demands and deadlines; importantly this means moving between sometimes fast-paced administrative tasks and face-to-face work with pupils, staff and parents.
* Ability to build relationships easily with children and young people, parents and external agencies.
What the school offers its staff
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
* Benefits include: Free car parking, lunch provided on site, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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