Deputy DSL / Family Support Officer

Teaching vacancies, School Lane, South Ribble

Deputy DSL / Family Support Officer

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Teaching vacancies, School Lane, South Ribble

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 26 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3734cf10e7dd4eaa8d73d81b952491d1

Full Job Description

  • To safeguard and protect the children, young people and staff of Walton-le-Dale High School
  • To assist in delivering safeguarding training, update and implement policies and procedures
  • To receive safeguarding referrals and coordinate a procedure which addresses and prioritises the needs of those affected by liaising with statutory agencies
  • To promote positive attitudes by students and families towards education and to ensure parents are aware of statutory responsibilities
  • Working directly with pupils and their families to provide support to overcome particular obstacles to learning in relation to wellbeing, behaviour, or attendance.
  • Encourage a culture of listening to children and young people, taking in to account their wishes and feelings so that measures may be put in place to support and protect them.
  • What the school offers its staff Staff in our trust benefit from:
  • a culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance
  • a culture that promotes well-being initiatives
  • access to UK Healthcare (https://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staff with the cost of everyday health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental treatment and even paying for prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions, whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym membership to keep them fit and motivated for work.
  • opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities and school trips
  • an open-door policy, allowing any colleague to speak with a member of the Senior Leadership Team without an appointment
  • excellent relationships between the Trade Unions and the trust schools