Deputy Head of Student Welfare

Dear potential future colleague

Thank you for taking the time to find out about our Salisbury school and the possibility of working here with us. Sarum Academy are welcoming applications for the position of Deputy Head of Student Welfare to join our fantastic team.

The role of Deputy Head of Student Welfare is to support the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of all Sarum Academy students and be a point-of-call for all staff who have safeguarding concerns. You will promote and be accountable for the health, safety and wellbeing of students whilst providing advice and guidance to those with pastoral and welfare support needs. You will be responsible for supporting the management of safeguarding referrals and supporting those who are at risk. This role will support the vision and strategic direction of Sarum Academy by providing outstanding welfare care that reduces barriers to learning and nurtures happy, confident and resilient students.

Sarum Academy is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England Academy founded in 2010 delivering high quality, non-selective, personalised education to students aged 11-19 years. Sarum Academy is a successful school with a good reputation; part of the Magna Learning Partnership Academy Trust. Sarum Academy students make progress above the national average and the Academy secured another Good Ofsted judgement in February 2023.

As a Church of England School our ethos is underpinned by Christian values and principles. Sarum Academy recognises and celebrates diversity, welcoming students of all faiths and none. A strong partnership with young people and their families is the lifeblood of a warm and happy school, knowing together we can build the foundation of a successful and boundless future for the students we serve.

We are a happy school, one where students feel nurtured and challenged, one that values all members of the community and our growing success and reputation is built on professionalism and the strong partnership of students, staff, parents, governors and schools within the Salisbury learning community.

You would be joining a team of committed and supportive staff and the school can offer a wide variety of opportunities to develop and enhance your skills through training and support.

To apply, please download the application form via TES or through www.sarumacademy.org. If you have any further questions or queries please contact Mrs Dixon in Human Resources on 01722 342437 or recruitment@sarumacademy.org.