Head of Futures
Merchant Taylors' School
Liverpool
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 September 2024
Job overview
The Head of Futures provides strategic leadership of careers’ education at the School for all pupils, continually enhancing the programme further in line with best practice and so that the School earns itself the reputation as a leader in careers’ education. This includes advice and guidance relating to universities and next steps beyond school. The Head of Futures manages contributions from both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the careers’ and futures’ programme is comprehensive and coherent. The role is offered on a permanent contract and is full time 37 hours per week Term time + 10 days.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website for more information about our thriving school, which offers an exceptionally rich curriculum and strong sense of community www.merchanttaylors.com
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
· The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard
· Being aware of the indicators of abuse and neglect
· Ensuring vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood
· Reporting safeguarding concerns in line with the School’s Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy
· Attending Safeguarding training and updates as requested by the School
The duties of this role meet the definition of regulated activity relevant to children and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list is appropriate.
School Safeguarding Statement
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
For further details and to apply, please visit www.merchanttaylors.com/join-our-team/support-staff-vacancies
Candidates should submit an application form via email to recruitment@merchanttaylors.com or alternatively post to Human Resources Department, Merchant Taylors’ School, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0QP.
Closing date: Monday 2nd September at midday however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews are expected to take place around Monday 9th September 2024.
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About Merchant Taylors' School
- Merchant Taylors' School
- Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool
- Merseyside
- L23 0QP
- United Kingdom
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