Overview
and Responsibilities
Designated safeguarding lead
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, Term time only
Hours: Hours per week
Actual annual salary: Up to £,.
Start Date: January 6 (or as soon as possible after)
Aurora Vincent House School
We have recently opened as a new SEND Secondary School in the heart of Horsham, West Sussex for young autistic people aged -. Most of our students are coming to us from mainstream education to have access to an adapted National Curriculum delivered in small classes with a focus on meeting their sensory needs and support for their emotional wellbeing.
The Role:
This is a fulltime role committed to safeguarding our vulnerable students. You will be integral to building an effective safeguarding culture where all staff are confident and proficient in all aspects of safeguarding concerns. You will be supported by a wider safeguarding team and an SLT who prioritise child protection and safeguarding. As well as DSLs/DDSLs we also welcome applicants whose safeguarding experience has come from roles other than in school.
This is an exciting opportunity within senior leadership where you would be integral to setting up a unique SEND provision and building a bespoke curriculum with the support of Aurora. You would be part of a larger pastoral team too where you would lead on family liaison. You would support and monitor tutor group teams to ensure effective communication with home and you would have dedicated time to train staff.
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Vincent House School when required. Please see below for the full job description:
Job Description -
Skills and Qualifications
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
1. An excellent understanding of safeguarding
2. Tenacity, integrity, resourcefulness, resilience and a growth mindset
3. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a range of disciplines
4. Commitment to understanding the dynamics between neurodivergence and safeguarding
5. Previous successful support of neurodivergent students
6. Experience of supporting families
It is also preferable for candidates to have experience:
7. of working in an education provision
8. supporting students with high anxiety or experiencing mental health difficulties
It is desirable for candidates to have:
9. L3 in working with children and young people
10. Qualifications in behavioural approaches, psychology or social work
Candidates must:
11. be fully committed to ensuring an outstanding safeguarding culture
12. have excellent communication skills for working with families
13. have a passion to work in SEND and willingness to keep learning
14. be committed to becoming a neuro-informed and neuro-affirmative practitioner
We offer:
15. A supportive senior leadership team fully committed to Safeguarding with other DSLs in support.
16. The chance to work with, and learn from, an onsite clinical team including a Clinical Psychologist. There are also opportunities to be involved in research that will support our students and the wider neurodivergent community in terms of safeguarding, education and mental health.
17. Opportunities to work collaboratively with others schools, forums, local initiatives and a wide range of external agencies.
18. A rare opportunity to be part of a team creating a new school and culture that will change the lives of many young people and their families within the community
19. It is an exciting time to be part of Aurora and this is a unique career opportunity to make your mark on our growing services
Benefits and Additional Information
What we Offer:
You will also benefit from a generous package that includes:
20. Life assurance
21. Enhanced pension scheme
22. Free onsite parking
23. Perkbox - offering high street discounts
24. Employee assistance programme
25. Car lease and bike to work schemes
26. Fully funded training and qualifications
27. Private hour GP Service
28. Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at