Pastoral Lead & Deputy DSL

The deputy designated safeguarding lead is responsible for supporting the DSL in ensuring that child protection files are kept up to date. Other key aspects of the role are:

• Managing day to day safeguarding and child protection issues
• Keep the Headteacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead updated on all child protection and safeguarding issues
• Trained to Level 3 in safeguarding and in the short- or long-term absence of the Designated Safeguarding Lead carry out those functions necessary to ensure the ongoing safety and protection of children
• Act as a source of support, advice and expertise for all staff
• Act as a point of contact with safeguarding partners
• As required, liaise with the case manager and the local authority designated officer(s) (LADO) for child protection concerns in cases which concern a staff member
• Liaise with staff on matters of safety and safeguarding and welfare and when deciding whether to make a referral
• Promote supportive engagement with parents and/or carers
• Work with the Headteacher and school social worker and relevant strategic leads, taking responsibility for promoting educational outcomes by knowing the welfare, safeguarding and child protection issues that children in need are experiencing.
  
  Has the highest possible expectations and is passionate about the well-being of our children
• Will offer pastoral support with enthusiasm, positivity and energy and inspire, motivate and challenge our children
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has good timekeeping and organisational skills
• Can use their initiative to work creatively, independently and flexibly
• Has competent ICT skills, and is confident to create and prepare resources
• Is motivated, keen to learn and willing to undergo further training, where necessary
• Is creative and forward thinking
• Is kind, compassionate and supportive
• Has the desire and ability to help children of all abilities and backgrounds reach the highest levels of attainment
• Is supportive of the school's diverse ethos and will share our commitment for inclusion and pastoral care, The opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, fun loving and dedicated team of staff
• A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment
• A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body
• Strong supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community
• Opportunities for professional development and training both in school and externally, to develop your own skills as a practitioner
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and futures of our children
Further details about the role We would love to meet caring, hardworking people who want to make a difference to our children's learning and well-being.