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£36,931 - £45,907 + Excellent benefits
For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. At Witherslack Group, with our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we are proud of our reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools, and ethos help us achieve the best outcomes, enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are vital in ensuring children and young people's needs are fully recognized and met.
You will work as part of the leadership team, reporting directly to the Head Teacher. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other team members across locations to develop your skills and knowledge.
As a Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will oversee safeguarding within the school, liaising daily with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers, and staff on wellbeing, child protection, and safeguarding matters. You will be a key support, advice, and expertise resource for the team.
About Bramley Hill School: An independent specialist day school in Surrey, rated Good by Ofsted, providing high-quality education for pupils with autism and additional needs such as PDA, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues, and behavioral challenges.
Benefits include full induction and on-the-job training, school holiday working, flexible benefits, wellbeing tools, medical cover, excellent facilities, a "recommend a friend" scheme with a £1,000 bonus, and a contributory pension scheme up to 5% matched.
Our workforce reflects our diverse student body, and we seek candidates with at least 3 years’ experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, a comprehensive CPD portfolio, outstanding interpersonal skills, empathy, and a full UK driving license.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The role requires an enhanced DBS check and online search. We welcome applications from all community sections.
For more details, please see the full job description and person specification, and our policies on safeguarding and equal opportunities.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
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