Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

We are looking for a Safeguarding Lead to ensure that all safeguarding policies and procedures are known and implemented as appropriate.

Working with the DSL, the Safeguarding team and all Academy staff, you will:

• Support the development of safeguarding and child protection policies
• Provide training and guidance for all staff across the Academy
• Ensure safeguarding concerns raised by staff are accurately recorded and dealt with promptly according to Academy policies and in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education document
• Assist in the coordination of referrals, arranging action and reviewing services for students
• Ensure procedures, systems, structures, resources and personnel are in place to promote the welfare and protection of students and support vulnerable families

About us

The Brunts Academy is a popular and oversubscribed high-achieving secondary school with a great tradition of success. We believe that an outstanding education develops our students academically, socially and morally, giving them the knowledge and skills to be successful at school and in life. We also feel it is important for our young people to develop outside of the classroom, and we offer a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities to help prepare our students for the next stage of their education, training or employment.

As a ‘Values’-driven academy, our staff and students aspire to display the following values in all they do:

• Ambition – Fulfil your potential
• Integrity – Be honest and trustworthy
• Inclusivity – Respect for everyone
• Resilience – Never give up
• Endeavour – Always work hard

We believe that secondary education represents a major stage in the life of each young person, and so we aim to work together with parents, carers, trustees, agencies and the local community to support our young people, enabling them to develop and grow within this community and in building together a real sense of identity within The Brunts Academy.

We demand excellence of ourselves and our community so that we can best serve our students and have an ambitious future. We are proud of the success our students achieve year on year, and through our constant focus on teaching and learning, we see our students develop into lifelong learners whilst enjoying their time with us.

In return

Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

For further information, please click here.

Closing date: 29 November 2024.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.