Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead

We are seeking a Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our ambitious and highly collaborative Senior Leadership Team, working alongside the Principal in articulating and implementing the vision, values and strategy of The Holgate Academy and the Diverse Academies Trust.

As a member of the SLT, you will contribute to the overall leadership and management of the academy and ensure all staff work according to our shared values to secure the highest possible standards and outcomes for all students.

You will be able to lead staff confidently through coaching, mentoring and development at all levels, build good relationships with families and the local community and develop a collaborative model of practice across the school.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Safeguarding or Child Protection Qualification
• Formal DSL training
• Safeguarding leadership experience in a relevant setting
• Deep knowledge of what constitutes effective safeguarding
• Direct experience in successfully improving outcomes and life chances of disadvantaged pupil
• Knowledge and understanding of strategic planning for Academy development and improvement
• A clear and coherent vision which is consistent with the vision of The Holgate Academy and Diverse Academies
• Ability to take a strategic view in order to determine a clear pathway to achieve future goals

Why join The Holgate Academy?

The Holgate Academy is a based on the outskirts of Nottingham within the distinct community of Hucknall. We have around 1400 students, with 11-16 education being based on the main site, and Post 16 provision shared with our partners. The Academy is part of the Diverse Academies Trust. The Academy prides itself on working as a key partner within the Trust, but also on working with partners beyond the Trust, to ensure that we are constantly striving to research and craft the best quality education experience which works for our students in our context. The Academy is delighted to be on the list of schools to be rebuilt in the coming years, and we are confident that this will enhance the work we are doing within our community.

Every member of staff at The Holgate Academy comes to work, every day, with one goal at the forefront of their minds – to equip students for success in their future. Nothing can be more crucial, nothing more important, than to contribute to this. If you have the skills, determination and drive to enhance our students’ life chances by equipping them for success, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the academy, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes. Please contact Lynsey Baum lbaum@holgate-ac.org.uk to arrange a visit.

www.holgate-ac.org.uk

The Holgate Academy, Hillcrest Drive, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6PX

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Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%.
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14%.
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.
• Full support and induction.         
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.           
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.           
• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.
• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers. for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 16th September 2024       

Interview date: w/c 23rd September 2024

Start date: 1st January 2025 or sooner    

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lynsey Baum, at lbaum@holgate-ac.org.uk

Diverse Academies and its governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.  

We empower. We respect. We care.