Inclusion & Safeguarding Leader (Designated Safeguarding Leader)

37 hours per week, all year round*. 

Grade JK

£37,035 - £41,511

*Please note: Holidays may not be taken during term time. Remote working is permitted, in agreement with the Headteacher during school holiday periods.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Inclusion & Safeguarding Leader to join our team. Working within the Senior Leadership Team, the Inclusion & Safeguarding Leader (DSL) will take responsibility, under the leadership of the Headteacher, for attendance, 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. They will advise and support other members of staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police.

The Inclusion & Safeguarding Leader (DSL) will line manage the Inclusion & Safeguarding Officer (DDSL) the two Attendance Officers.

Bedale High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the School. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role, or to learn more about our school, please email Chris Stokes (Headteacher): admin@bedalehighschool.org.uk.

Please return completed application forms to the School Business Manager:

Denise McFarlane

Bedale High School

Fitzalan Road

Bedale

North Yorkshire

DL8 2EQ

Or by email: admin@bedalehighschool.org.uk

Closing date:  Tuesday 19 November 2024, Noon

Interview Date: TBC

Start date: January 2025 or earlier