Deputy Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

Saint Augustine’s Catholic High School is looking to appoint a Deputy Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to be the first point of contact for students in the absence of the DSL.

The post holder will be responsible for the development of safeguarding and child protection policies, training and procedures and guidance for Saint Augustine’s Catholic High School and to assist in the coordination of referrals, arranging action and reviewing services for children and families

It is essential that the right candidate will be able to form supportive and empathic relationships with students and their families. Working on their own initiative.

We have recently become successful in gaining Behaviour Hub status, demonstrating the exemplary behaviour of our students. We take pride in ourselves for providing a safe and positive environment for Teaching and Learning.

Having secured an Outstanding Section 48 Inspection, on top of our outstanding Ofsted Inspection in 2017, Saint Augustine’s can give you the platform for fulfilling your own potential.

Join our team of successful, committed and experienced teaching and support staff who have outstanding success with BTEC, GCSE and A Level results.

Our key to success:

• A distinctive Catholic ethos that supports deep personal faith but also welcomes diversity and difference in beliefs and culture.

• A drive for success for all students

• A dedicated teaching and support staff that monitor and challenge students to achieve their maximum potential.

• High academic achievement levels and expectations that provide our young people with the opportunity to go onto universities as well as providing legitimate pathways into training, apprenticeships and other further education outlets.

• A large and varied, sports, creative arts and music curriculum, which enjoys success both locally, regionally and nationally.

• A focus on student safety and well-being.

• A learning environment which is contemporary, well-equipped and resourced and regularly updated.

• Opportunities to travel, observe different lifestyles, experiences and cultures, take up new activities and sports, participate in local and national competitions and develop high level communication skills.

• Continual professional development of all staff and opportunities for career development.

Comments from our most recent Ofsted Inspection in May 2017

“Headteacher exudes a determination to enable every pupil to achieve his or her potential.  Governors, leaders, staff, and pupils all share high expectations for pupil’s achievement and their personal development.”

“A ‘learning culture’ is firmly embedded among pupils.  In all subjects, pupils are keen to discuss and debate ideas and approaches.  They are eager to find out more, and determined to improve.  Not a minute is wasted in lessons, and pupils readily continue their enquiries and endeavours out of class.”

Comments from our recent Section 48 inspection in February 2019

 This is an outstanding Catholic school because: 

▪ Catholic Life is a core part of every aspect of school life and its curriculum. Its impact on pupils, by the time they leave the school, is profound. 

▪ Religious Education is outstanding. As well as being subject experts, teachers are authentic witnesses to a life of faith and inspire pupils in their learning. At GCSE, the progress of pupils is excellent and sustained. Students achieve well at A Level and value their Core Religious Education programmes. 

▪ Collective Worship at the school is outstanding. Provision is well planned and sufficiently varied, enabling pupils to lead and be led. It engages them and inspires them to take the messages it shares into their daily lives and interactions with others. 

▪ Leaders have dedicated considerable time to reviewing the mission of the school over the last two years. The Catholic Life of the school has developed significantly as a result. There is a clear vision for the future and further key appointments are planned to sustain this improvement. 

Potential applicants are welcome to visit the school, please contact Peter Foley via email

foleyp@sta.lourdesmac.org.uk  or call 01527 550400 to arrange a visit or for further information.

Further details of the school and the vacancy can be found by visiting our website

www.st-augustines.worcs.sch.uk 

Completed applications should be addressed to Mr G O’Connor, Principal and emailed to sta-hr@sta.lourdesmac.org.uk

St Augustine’s Catholic High School

Stonepits Lane

Hunt End Redditch

Worcestershire, B97 5LX

Tel: 01527 550400