Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Congleton High School is looking to appoint a Deputy Safeguarding Lead to assist in all matters of safeguarding and child protection across the school. We are looking for someone who can ensure all pupils are given the appropriate care, guidance and support to allow them to achieve the best results they can.

About the role

You will need to keep up to date and adhere to relevant legislation and policies. You will be required to work with other professionals involved in the care of pupils and liaise with outside agencies, attending meetings and representing the school. 

You will be comfortable in assisting in giving advice and guidance to children/young people and have an understanding of the range of agencies and additional support who can be of assistance to vulnerable students and their families.

About the school

Congleton High School (CHS), a member of The Learning Alliance Trust, is a rural school located in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. Recognised by Ofsted as “An inclusive school where you aim to get the best out of everyone”, we have a strong team ethos, with students and staff alike welcoming the opportunity to help others succeed. Staff members work collaboratively together with each other and with students and parents to build strong relationships and improve outcomes for all.

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Hours: 37 hours per week)

Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Actual salary range: Grade 7- £25,256- £27,697

In return we will offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff

• Staff benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

If you would like an informal discussion about the post or a tour of the school, please contact: Ms. Heidi Thurland, Headteacher on headspa@congletonhigh.com or 01260 730123. For further information about the school, please visit our website http://www.congletonhigh.com

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The Learning Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Alliance does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.