Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and caring person to join the school in the position of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Pastoral Lead. The successful candidate will be working closely with the safeguarding team and will act as one of the school's Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. They will be responsible for providing pastoral support, care and signposting for our pupils and their families (see attached job description). The school offers a full induction programme, continuing professional development and the opportunity to work within an established and supportive team. The governors expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding children. We follow safe recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to successful enhanced DBS checks. Please complete an application form and return to school by 01.09.2025 at 12pm. All completed applications should be returned directly to the school. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please send all application forms to enquiries@christchurchsandwell.org Christ Church C of E Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’ If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. If you are interested, please visit school and Mr Wynne (our new Headteacher) would be happy to explain the plans for the school’s journey showing you what the school has managed to do in a short amount of time already. We are confident that you will feel and see how fantastic Christ Church Primary CofE is when you are here. Applications are available below and completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by post or via email to a.blackwell@christchurchsandwell.org Hours : 32 Hours Per week Salary: Grade E, SCP 18-25, £30,559 - £35,235, (Actual Salary £24,054 - £28,568 p.a.) Location : Christ Church C of E Primary School, Albert Street, Oldbury, B69 4DE Closing date for applications: 1st September 2025 12PM Interviews held at Christ Church Primary School: To be Confirmed. May be subject to change. We reserve the right to close this post early.