Designated Safeguarding Lead (E4504) - Cottingley Primary Academy

Salary: NJC 24 - 27 £33,024 - £35,745 Actual Salary: £28,275 - £30,608 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Start Date: September 2024

End: Fixed term until August 2025

Cottingley Primary Academy in Leeds is a positive, nurturing and inspiring learning environment that provides a happy, caring community where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their goals. Our children are keen to learn, are well behaved and want to achieve their best. We are a popular school in our community and within commutable distance of Wakefield, Leeds, Bradford and close to the M1 and A1 motorways. 

The role:

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, organised and ambitious Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. The successful individual will work with the Principal to maintain an effective safeguarding culture across the school. The successful candidate will be taking the lead responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters arising at the school and will support all other staff in dealing with any child protection concerns that arise. 

Responsibilities: 

Oversee the school's safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring they are up to date and compliant with relevant legislation;

Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and liaise with external agencies, as needed;

Organise and provide safeguarding training and support to all staff, ensuring they are well-informed and equipped to protect our students;

Maintain detailed records of safeguarding concerns and actions taken;

Work closely with the school's leadership team and external partners to develop strategies and initiatives that enhance the safety and wellbeing of our children;

Work proactively alongside the attendance team to address any concerns;

Attend academy health and safety meetings;

Attend trust network meetings for your own development and information sharing;

Support our children and families to feel safe and supported

The ideal candidate should have experience/ knowledge of:

Dealing with highly charged and emotional situations 

Liaising with families effectively

A record of strong support for the personal, social and emotional development of all pupils

Successful member of a team within a school setting

Detailed knowledge of latest Safeguarding responsibilities - Working together to safeguard children / Prevent strategy

Detailed knowledge of Child Protection policy and processes

The role is due to commence: September 2024

Closing date: 4th August

Interview date: 20th August

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply now: 

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation.