(Y)Our Opportunity
Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people?
Do you have experience of safeguarding and child protection?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy are looking to recruit a DSL who will be responsible for leading the safeguarding and child protection across the school (including online safety). Having a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of safeguarding you’ll be able to inspire confidence in students, staff, families and external agencies.
The DSL will participate in strategy discussions, engage in inter-agency meetings, and contribute to the assessment of children. As the DSL you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together.
The ideal DSL will be someone who:
1. Experienced in safeguarding within education sector (or similar)
2. Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance around child protection
3. Able to manage sensitive cases with discretion and empathy
4. A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
5. Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
6. Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
7. Consistent in a calm and fair approach
8. Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
9. Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential
As the DSL we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:
1. Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
2. Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
3. A comprehensive induction programme
4. Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
5. The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
6. Cycle to work scheme
7. TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
8. Free eye tests
9. Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
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