Salary:
Working 47.8 weeks per year | 35 hours per week - Plus London Weighting
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
28 November 2024
Job overview
We are a forward-thinking Autism Specific Specialist Free School seeking to appoint an Attendance & Family Liaison Officer/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, to oversee all aspects of attendance management within the school and assist in executing our safeguarding responsibilities.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team and be part of the school’s journey in establishing excellence in the education of autistic pupils.
Opened in January 2020, Vanguard School is an outward facing school, with inclusion and community engagement at its core. Our specialist secondary school is designed to support students who are able to complete GCSEs and A Levels to thrive and achieve their aspirations.
Every child is entitled to an education and every child deserves the best possible developmental opportunities so that they learn more and do more, preparing themselves for life after school. Our autistic pupils learn in happy and safe environments that are able to support their individual needs as autistic learners.
We are now part of Liberty Academy Trust which was established in 2022 to support the educational experience of autistic children and young people.
The trust is currently made up of three schools: Thames Valley School in Reading, Church Lawton School in Cheshire, and Vanguard School in Lambeth, South London. As a Trust, with plans to grow so that our reach and impact can extend further, we provide wonderful opportunities to address the needs of autistic children and young people, to transform not only their lives but also those of their families.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual who will have a wide range of skills and experience to fulfil the role and responsibilities of this position. Overseeing all aspects of attendance management within the school, in line with Trust processes and procedures and developing systems to improve all aspects of what we do.
You will be expected to facilitate and encourage co-operation, effective communication and mutual understanding between home and school; maintaining positive communication pathways in the best interest of pupils.
This is an exciting opportunity if you are passionate about working within specialist education, to shape the future direction of the school and lead the way in transforming the lives of young people on the autism spectrum.
As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will provide support, advice and expertise to our community on safeguarding, responding to safeguarding concerns in line with all relevant policies and procedures.
To be considered for this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills together with safeguarding experience.
We offer a competitive salary and pension, as well as a range of benefits and a focus on staff well-being. More importantly, we offer the opportunity to play a part in highly rewarding work, as part of an ambitious and supportive team.
For more information please email recruitment@vanguardschool.org.uk.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
Liberty Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
About The Vanguard School, Lambeth
* The Vanguard School, Lambeth
* Lollard Street, Kennington, Lambeth, London
* SE11 6QH
* United Kingdom
+44 208 0596 310
Welcome to Vanguard School, where each child is treated as an individual. Vanguard school is an ambitious, forward-thinking specialist school, which seeks to advance thinking on what autistic people can achieve and how vital their place is in society.
We take enormous care to give our pupils the support they need to learn well and to develop their confidence and independence. Small classes, committed and experienced specialist teachers, and a wonderful learning environment all make our school an exceptional place to be. We are encouraging and supportive, and always celebrate achievement. We also ask pupils to work hard, and help them to enjoy the success that this brings.
Vanguard is one of the three schools which make up the Liberty Academy Trust, an education charity established in 2022. Together, our vision is to create a world that works for autistic children and young people, by providing an exceptional educational offer so that they achieve success now and are well-prepared for adulthood. We work towards this vision through our core values of courage, determination and teamwork.
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