Pastoral and Safeguarding Manager (DSL)
Salary: Grade 9 SCP 34-39 £37,939-£42,709 FTE
Actual Salary: £36,461-£41,045
Working hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 weeks
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Pastoral and Safeguarding Manager to join our friendly Ivy House team!
The role will be to lead and manage the development and child protection in school (directing work as appropriate and liaising with other teams in school).
You will act as the day-to-day safeguarding lead for the school, and will also be required to meet with and support pupils in resolving issues identified.
An example of duties will include:
* Under agreed system of supervision, support the emotional needs of pupils in response to individual requirements.
* Liaise with parents/carers, relevant school staff and other key stakeholders and external agencies.
* Ensure that all students are engaged and learning in their lessons and that students adhere to the School Code of Conduct.
* Contribute to the development of school inclusion policy and approaches.
* Support staff who make referrals to local authority children’s social care.
At Ivy House School we believe that it is imperative that everyone within our community is:
“working together to inspire, nurture and empower”
This vision captures the importance of the multidisciplinary approach from all stakeholders including families, education, social care and health professionals to ensure that we create an offer for our learners that is aspirational (Inspire), offers holistic and personal development, removing barriers to learning (Nurture) and enables students to be as independent as possible so that they are well prepared for life after school, into adulthood and ensuring that no dream is out of reach (Empower).
Our pupils like to come to school. They are justifiably proud of what they achieve and enjoy celebrating not only their own successes but also those of their friends and other peers from across the school.
We have a highly motivated, professional and well-trained team of staff who work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure that all aspects of our offer meet the needs of each of our pupils.
All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity organization that focuses on transforming lives.
Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world.
All the pupils within our Special Schools have an individualised education and are educated in small classes and groups with enhanced support to ensure that all their needs are met.
Please visit our Ivy House career site for more information: Ivy House School Career Site (schoolrecruiter.com)
Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff) Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays).
We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.
Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited.
Ivy House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online checks and criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 2nd April
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore, we encourage early applications.
Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.
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