Job Opportunity: Designated Safeguarding Lead
Join our team at New Barn School, part of Acorn Education, as a Designated Safeguarding Lead. We are committed to providing our colleagues with an excellent work/life balance and a supportive working environment.
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only
The successful candidate will lead safeguarding and pupil protection efforts, participate in strategy discussions, and liaise with agencies such as local authorities and police. Responsibilities include:
1. Refer suspected abuse cases to local authority social care
2. Support staff in making referrals
3. Refer cases to the Channel programme for radicalisation concerns
4. Support staff in Channel referrals
5. Provide guidance on safeguarding policies and procedures
Requirements include experience in an educational safeguarding role and a full UK Driving Licence.
About The School
New Barn School caters to boys and girls aged 6–19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We utilize outdoor learning experiences, including forest school, farm activities, and horse riding. Our location is accessible from Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, Reading, and surrounding areas.
Our Commitment to You
We offer an attractive benefits package, including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with contribution options
* Access to mental health and physical health support services
Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can select benefits such as health and wellbeing options, discounts, Cycle to Work schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.
We are dedicated to safeguarding pupils and ensuring their welfare, with all roles subject to social media checks and enhanced DBS clearance. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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