Student Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Do you have experience of creating an environment which helps students develop a sense of belonging to the school community, a sense of self-worth and competence and of empowerment to make informed decisions about their life in the school?

Do you naturally engage with young people?

Do you have high aspirations for colleagues, students and yourself?

Can you provide care, reassurance and dignified support to students?

Can you lead and manage colleagues to provide outstanding holistic outcomes for young people and their families?

If you are excited by your answers to these questions, then you may be the right candidate to join us here at Neston High School as we develop our inclusion work, removing barriers to learning and supporting students to successfully re-integrate into lessons and school life.

Should you choose to apply, please submit the following completed forms:

• Application form. Please ensure that your application accounts for any gaps in employment.


• Please include the names and addresses of two professional referees (one of which must be your current employer). Referees will not be approached until the final stages of the process.


• A supporting statement that sets out the reasons for your interest in the role and how you meet the required criteria.


The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

The School is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 5th June 2024

Proposed interview date: w/c Monday 10th June 2024

Applications should be returned FAO Ms K Cunningham to Mrs H Leadbetter, PA to the Headteacher leadbetterh@nestonhigh.com

Neston High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to checks with past employers and enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants who have lived outside of the UK in the past five years will be required to provide a Police Check from their country of residence. In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

Do you have experience of creating an environment which helps students develop a sense of belonging to the school community, a sense of self-worth and competence and of empowerment to make informed decisions about their life in the school?

Do you naturally engage with young people?

Do you have high aspirations for colleagues, students and yourself?

Can you provide care, reassurance and dignified support to students?

Can you lead and manage colleagues to provide outstanding holistic outcomes for young people and their families?