Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Salary: Grade G, Point 8 – 20 (£25,992-£31,586 FTE (pay award pending); Actual pay £13,565 - £16,485 (pay award pending)

22.5 hours per week (working pattern to be discussed and agreed at interview. This needs to be during the school day and between Monday – Friday during term time).
39 weeks per year: term time + inset
Permanent contract

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and dedicated individual, committed to working with children and families who are most in need. An individual who will help the school to further develop our already robust safeguarding systems, in which students are heard, valued and supported.

The successful candidate will:

be well versed in Safeguarding procedures
have experience of meeting the challenges facing young people in an education setting
have experience of working with external agencies to support young people
be confident to manage student disclosures and to engage in difficult conversations with parents, carers or professional agencies, ensuring that safeguarding is at the forefront
have excellent communication skills with all stakeholders
have an in-depth understanding of national safeguarding policies
have a commitment to keeping your own professional training up to date

We offer a very generous support and well-being package including sick pay and employer pension contributions through the Local Government Pension Scheme. We highly value all of our staff and in addition we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:

Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision
In-house menopause support group
Long service awards
Gym membership
Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests
A varied programme of well-being activities and club

Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding support. 

We are keen for you to have as much information as possible (a full job description is available), to proceed with your application and visits to the school are welcomed. You can also contact us and speak to our Safeguarding Team.

To apply, please complete the application form and return, together with a covering letter, to recruitment@severnvaleschool.com

 Closing date: Tuesday 6 May 2025

Interview date: w/c 12 May 2025

Start date: asap

Severn Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding policy can be found on our website. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, as the role will involve regulated activity in addition to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a certificate of good conduct where applicable. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.