Designated Safeguarding Lead

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

1 Year Fixed Contract

Salary – Scale 11 (£42355-£44149) Inclusive of London weighting and Ealing supplement

35 hours per week term time only 39 weeks (the school will consider a 4 day week for a suitable candidate)

To start February 2025 or as soon after as possible

John Chilton School is a successful school for pupils who have complex physical, medical and learning difficulties. We are innovative in our approach to educate pupils with a range of cognitive, physical and medical needs (4 to 19 years) in a unique environment. The school has two sites co-located with mainstream academies. The post holder will be expected to work across both sites.

We aim for our pupils to become confident, independent and motivated members of the community.

The job includes working under the supervision of the Headteacher and Governing Board to take the lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school (including online safety). They will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, and contribute to the assessment of children; monitor the concerns through the school system

You 

• will be hard working and committed to work across the age range (4 to 19 years);
• will be able to manage your own workload and prioritise
• Will be able to liaise with a wide range of agencies, professionals and parents.

At John Chilton School we want our staff team to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the school and local community. We would like to employ staff that help us achieve our ambition of being a proactive anti-racist school, that empowers all our pupils, staff and families, and enables all to achieve and grow.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2.

Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search for due diligence.

Visits are encouraged. Please contact Andrea Keough to arrange 020 8289 4790, vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 29 January 2025, noon. 

An application pack is available from the school website: www.john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk . 

Completed application forms to be returned to Andrea Keogh at vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk