Deputy DSL
The Warriner School
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 9, Points 23-26
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October 2023
- Apply by:
- 23 August 2023
Job overview
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Do you want to work in a vibrant, rural 11-18 school, which is in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, on the edge of the thriving market town of Banbury? The Warriner School has an excellent academic reputation, both locally and more widely, and we are very proud to be an integral part of the community that we serve.
We want to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy Safeguarding Lead to join our thriving and successful team. The Inclusion and Safeguarding team is a strong and supportive team which is focused on providing the highest standard of care for our students. This post will appeal to experienced professionals in Safeguarding from a range of professional backgrounds and is a non-teaching role. We are committed to supporting with additional training and support for all our staff and this would include any on-going training.
What we are looking for:
• A staff member with high standards of professionalism.
• A confident team player who understands the importance of relationships with students and parents/carers.
• A selfless individual, putting the needs of students above all else.
• A proactive and hardworking staff member.
• A determined and patient colleague, with the willpower to see things through.
• A highly organised professional, with the ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• Some experience and/or training around pastoral work /Safeguarding.
What we offer:
• A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’.
• Leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop including specific Safeguarding training.
• A clear staff well- being strategy and commitment to its core values.
The Warriner School enjoys a good reputation locally, with dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students. Staff have high expectations for all students and work enthusiastically to continue raising attainment and achievement.
A job description and application form is available from our website: https://www.thewarrinerschool.co.uk/vacancies or Mrs Trish Morgan, PA to Headteacher at recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk
Please note we can only accept CVs as supporting documentation when submitted along with a fully completed school application form.
All schools within the Warriner MAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Please be aware that, as part of the shortlisting process we may carry out an online search in line with KCSiE.
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd August at 1pm
We may interview and appoint suitable candidates before the stated closing date
Attached documents
About The Warriner School
The Warriner School is a co-educational secondary academy for 11- to 18-year-olds, located in Bloxham, Oxfordshire. It is part of the Warriner Partnership, which links nine feeder primaries to the secondary school. Around 1,350 students are in attendance, with 150 in the sixth form.
The school was opened in 1971 for students aged 11-16. In September 2013, The Warriner School expanded, opening a sixth-form centre to provide A-level study for 16-18s. In August 2015, the school joined the Warriner Multi Academy Trust, which is made up of one secondary and five primary schools.
Executive Headteacher
Dr Annabel Kay
Values and vision
The Warriner School encourages the moral, intellectual and emotional development of its students. Teachers encourage a love of learning and emphasise the importance of students fulfilling their potential. The school ethos focuses on celebrating the achievements of pupils in all areas. The aim of the secondary school is to maintain its active role in the community in Bloxham.
Ofsted report
“The headteacher, senior leaders and the governing body have created a culture of high expectations among staff.”
“The new sixth form is good. It offers a range of well-taught courses and is a caring and supportive community.”
“The systems for ensuring the safeguarding of students are strong. Students are kept safe and any bullying incidents are dealt with effectively and promptly.”
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