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Title of Post: Safeguarding Manager - Designated Safeguard Lead
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: Scale 9 - £29,863 - £33,504 per annum
Contract Type: Full Time
Hours: 37 per week
Weeks: 46.5 (Term time plus 2 weeks)
Contract Term: Permanent
Role
We wish to appoint an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead, to implement robust safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures and practices. You will manage the safeguarding team to ensure that an effective and robust safeguarding service is provided. The post holder will provide professional advice and support on safeguarding matters to staff and students, as well as liaising and meeting with external bodies, and delivering training.
You will have a proven track record within your career, one that demonstrates significantimpact over time in safeguarding children and young people, and you will be looking forward tothe chance to make a real difference, both personally and professionally to our school. You will also have experience of managing a team where safeguarding is the main focus area of your work.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and their achievements both inside and outside school. The post requires enhanced DBS clearance, medical checks and satisfactory references.
The school is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on a flexible basis
Information about the School
Hylands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and their achievements both inside and outside school. This post requires enhanced DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.