Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Salary information: Scale POA £33,683 - £37,315 + Special Schools Allowance £1,250
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Specific hours to be agreed with the school), 40 weeks of the year (38 weeks term time, 5 training days and 1 week during the school holidays)
Start date: September 2023
Following the expansion of our school we are seeking to recruit a Safeguarding Lead.
Meadow High School is an exciting environment for professionals looking to develop and/or apply their skills, knowledge and experience. We are a multicultural school that embraces diversity in all its forms. We are committed to sourcing and providing excellent CPD and to looking after staff's wellbeing. Please take a look at our website to find out more about us.
The main elements of this role are: To be the schools Designated Safeguarding Lead; Safeguarding policies and processes; Safeguarding induction and training; Safeguarding compliance.
Applicants Must:
- Hold a degree or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject, such as: education, health, social care or equivalent and evidence of a commitment to continuing learning and professional development OR at least 3 years’ experience working within the field of safeguarding;
- Be articulate and able to deal sensitively with a variety of situations with teachers, pupils, parents and multi disciplinary professionals;
- Have excellent administrative skills;
- Be computer literate;
- Be highly efficient and organised.
Closing date: Monday 29 May 2023
Shortlisting: Tuesday 6 June 2023
Interview: Tuesday 13 June 2023
