Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (non teaching)

Closing date: 1st August 2024, Midday

(interviews to take place upon return to school in September)

Local government pay scale for support staff:

NJC 20 - 25  FTE (£30,296 - £33,945),

Pro Rata – Term Time + 2 weeks (£27,308 - 30,597)

Salary is entirely dependent on experience, qualifications and skillsets.

LBS Staff Welfare Plan included

We have a great opportunity for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our inspiring and growing School. Do you have what it takes to contribute towards and continue to driving the dramatic improvements at Lordswood Boys’ School? Do you have the passion and commitment to deliver outstanding provision of support and wellbeing at the school? If so, this role at Lordswood Boys’ School might be the best career move you ever make.

The successful candidate will take the lead within the school to address the needs of students who need particular help in overcoming barriers to learning focusing specifically on wellbeing and developing resilience and confidence. The role will involve working directly with the Assistant Principal for Safeguarding and Wellbeing, and liaising and working with the Director of Inclusion & SENDCo and the Director of Behaviours & Attitudes.  Additionally, you will work alongside an extensive pastoral team, as well as the wider teaching staff in order to build strategies and support for students. We are a small, yet expanding school, with around 560 students in year groups 7-11. If you want to make a difference to our students and support them to achieve their full potential, then this is the role for you.

Whilst this role is predominantly term time there is a requirement for the successful candidate to work an additional 10 days per year during holiday times, in agreement with the Head of School.

If you require further information or an informal discussion contact Rajdip Kaur Kang, Head of School, details as follows:

E: r.kang@lordswoodboys.co.uk

T: 0121-464 2837

Our Commitment

Lordswood Boys’ School is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Candidates will be required to submit the names of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer.

Candidates will be expected to inform us of their salary aspirations. The school is prepared to negotiate to secure the right colleague.

Closing date: 1st August 2024, Midday.