Assistant Headteacher (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
We are seeking to appoint an experienced senior leader who has worked in a multiple number of institutions.
Title: Assistant Headteacher
Project Team: Teaching Staff
Reports to: Deputy Headteacher
Grade: Leadership 12-16(£65,286- £72,162)
Hours: 37 Hours (full-time), all year round, 52 weeks per year
(with some requirement to work occasional out of hours)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
With the direction and support of the Deputy Headteacher (Designated Safeguarding Lead / Pastoral) the Assistant Headteacher will:
Manage Referrals
* Refer cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children’s social care as required. Support staff who make referrals to local authority children’s social care. Refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required. Support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme. Refer cases where a person is dismissed or left due to risk/harm to a child to the Disclosure and Barring Service as required. Refer cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police as required.
Working with Staff and Other Agencies
* Act as a source of support, advice, and expertise for all staff. Act as a point of contact with the safeguarding partners. Inform the headteacher of safeguarding issues, especially ongoing enquiries under section 47 of the Children Act 1989 and police investigations. Liaise with staff on matters of safety, safeguarding, and welfare (including online and digital safety), and when deciding whether to make a referral by liaising with relevant agencies so that children’s needs are considered holistically. Work with the senior mental health lead, attendance lead, youth worker, and other key pastoral staff. Promote supportive engagement with parents and/or carers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including where families may be facing challenging circumstances.
Be Part of a Culture of High Aspirations for Children of the School
* Create, maintain, and enhance effective relationships. Oversee the welfare and well-being of students. Implement strategies to support students’ social, emotional, and academic development. Work closely with parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for students. Address and manage any issues related to student behaviour and discipline. Develop and implement programs to support students’ mental health and well-being.
Leadership and Management
* Support the Deputy Headteacher in the overall pastoral management of the school. Contribute to the development and implementation of school policies and procedures. Lead and manage specific areas of the school’s curriculum and pastoral care. Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning standards. Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that promotes excellence and high expectations.
Staff Development
* Mentor and support teaching staff to enhance their professional development. Lead on the induction and training of new staff members. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional learning. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback. Identify and address areas for staff development and training needs.
And undertake any other roles and responsibilities commensurate with such a position and under the direction of the Headteacher.
Closing date: Sunday 4th May 2025
Interview: W/C 5th May 2025
Informal visits are encouraged. Please contact p.lee@LAN.merciantrust.org.uk
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
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