Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and LAC Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a point of contact for safeguarding concerns when the DSL is unavailable.
* Support the DSL in making referrals to Children’s Social Care, Early Help, or other agencies.
* Work directly with vulnerable students to provide early intervention and pastoral support.
* Monitor academic progress and attainment of LAC students.
* Lead the creation, review, and quality assurance of Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
Qualifications and Skills
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
* Level 3 Safeguarding Training (DSL/DDSL level).
* Ability to manage high volumes of confidential information.
* Understanding of systems such as Early Help, Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP).
* Ability to act as a strong advocate for vulnerable and LAC students.
* Manage emotionally demanding work.
Benefits
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year‑round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high‑quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9‑point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part‑time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people‑first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
E‑ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E‑ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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