Shortlisting:
5th FebruaryInterview: 12th
February £41,010 -
£49,149 + excellent benefits
Those
Huge Small VictoriesFor
children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and
education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here
at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and
in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for
excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us
achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life
opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge
part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully
recognised and comprehensively
met. Get
out what you put inYou
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 Designated
Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding
within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be
liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers
and staff on matters of wellbeing, child protection and
safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and
expertise in the
team.One
of the best environments in
SENDLuxborough Court School
is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged
5 – 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a large
sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally a
Premier League football club’s training ground), a bespoke 6th form
suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for
therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits
from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden
in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior
playgrounds, with a multi-use games
area.There are good public
transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away,
providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The road
links are good - the site is located near the M11, Junction
4.What we
do for youWe know you’re
going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we
reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the
education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and
make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus
you’ll get:Training: A full
induction and on the job
trainingHoliday: You’ll
work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school
holidaysFlexible benefits:
meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance –
check out our benefits hereWellbeing:
a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee
assistanceMedical cover so
you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist
appointment and a host of high-streetdiscountsBeautiful
working environments with the very best facilities – check out our
schools here
A recommend a friend
scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every
timeContributory pension
scheme – matched up to
5%Bring
your whole-self to workOur
young people and their families come from all walks of life,
diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce
reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage
and inspire our young people to be themselves. As well as
having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding
Lead role, we will also look
for:Comprehensiveportfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child
Protection.Outstanding
interpersonal and problem resolution
skills.A genuinely
empathetic approach is also
essentialFull UK driving
licenceInterested
in joining us?At Witherslack Group, inclusion
is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment
where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly
belong.As a specialist
provider of education and care for children and young people with
special educational needs, we understand the importance of
embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when
it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives,
lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings
to our community.We welcome
applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and
abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer
and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices
inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support
you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be
there every step of the way.By
building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support
the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every
member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic
self.The Witherslack
Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its
young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we
will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal
opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of
thecommunity.For
a full job description and person specification, please click hereTo
view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To
view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and
Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all
our Schools here.Special
Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education /
Working with Children / SEMH / SEN /
ASD#INDH