Erdington Academy was graded Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Erdington Academy is a vibrant and diverse comprehensive school. We are seeking outstanding individuals with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child. We are an ambitious academy and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff. It is a very exciting time to join us. We are looking for a Deputy DSL to work as part of the safeguarding team to ensure that all students on roll are safeguarded, that the Academy is statutorily compliant and there is a strong culture of safeguarding within the school. We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meet endless possibilities The successful candidate will: Contribute to the writing of the Academy's safeguarding policy and contribute to the policy review process. Act as a champion for the safeguarding policy to ensure that it is understood by all and adhered to and that relevant procedures are followed by all Liaise with the Local Authority and follow up any referrals made. Attend Child in Care and PEP meetings for LAC students. In return we will offer you: Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College) Perkbox example benefits; Discounts at nationwide retailers Gym discount Cinema discounts Employee assistance programme Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year A MAT wide focus on staff well-being Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974