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Job Title: Designated Safeguarding Lead
Salary: Up to GBP32,000.00 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our close-knit team at New Barn School, part of Acorn Education.
The successful applicant will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and pupil protection for the school. They will participate in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, and contribute to the assessment of pupils.
They will advise and support staff on pupil welfare and protection matters and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police.
Some safeguarding activities may be delegated to deputies, but you will retain lead responsibility and ensure high standards are maintained.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Refer suspected abuse cases to the local authority pupil's social care.
2. Support staff in making referrals to local authority pupil's social care.
3. Refer cases to the Channel programme for radicalisation concerns.
4. Support staff in referring to the Channel programme.
5. Experience in a safeguarding role in education.
6. Full UK Driving Licence.
About The School
New Barn School offers a broad, balanced curriculum for boys and girls aged 6-19 with social, emotional, and mental health complexities.
The school utilizes outdoor activities like forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. It is within commuting distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, Reading, and surrounding areas.
Our environment is stable, secure, and supportive, helping pupils develop skills and confidence to reach their potential.
Part of Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education leads in providing specialist education for vulnerable pupils and is recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in 2024.
Benefits
Your wellbeing is our priority, with benefits including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with flexible contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks
Through our Vista platform, you can choose benefits like:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support
We are dedicated to safeguarding pupils; all applicants will undergo social media checks and a DBS check.
We may close the vacancy early if high volumes of applications are received.
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