Designated safeguarding lead, attendance and medical officer

We are looking to recruit a DSL, attendance and medical officer to join our team of experienced, motivated and enthusiastic staff.

If you:

·        Have experience of and a passion for being a DSL or DDSL

·        Are committed, approachable and professional;

·        In-depth knowledge and understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation

·        Experience of managing, or the ability to manage, parental enquiries, concerns or anxieties with authority and reassurance. 

In return, we can offer you:

·        A school committed to your professional learning and development; 

·        An exciting, vibrant and creative place to work;

·        Excellent facilities and a supportive staff team;

·        A school at the heart of its community.

Hugh Myddelton Primary School is situated on Myddelton Street, EC1, within the London Borough of Islington.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 10th October 2024

Interview date: 14th – 17th October 2024

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a time on: 020 7278 6075

Please visit our website, https://www.lqps.co.uk/ , for further information about Hugh Myddelton Primary School.

The Learning Quarter Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants.

Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all section of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. We actively welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and under represented groups in primary settings.