Regional Safeguarding Lead: South West - The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- Range 6: £33,128 - £40,416 per annum
We have an exciting vacancy for a Regional Safeguarding Lead as the point of contact for our South West schools in relation to safeguarding. Working as part of our Trust Central Safeguarding Team - Thinking Personnel, the successful candidate will lead on developing and maintaining our regional strategic, policy and operational priorities.
The successful candidate will also ensure their schools achieve the highest standards of safeguarding practices, and will lead on exciting projects to ensure our systems and processes remain efficient as well as compliant with all legislation. This role will encompass the design of safeguarding and attendance strategies to improve our practice and the service we offer to our schools. Knowledge of suspensions and Governor Disciplinary Committees (GDC) is essential as the post holder will be quality assuring GDC paperwork.
You will work across our multiple schools in Devon, so it is essential you have access to a car. All travel costs are reimbursed.
Our Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Devon. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
View our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
What our Trust will offer you:
• A supportive working environment
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
• Generous holiday allowance of 26 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years service
• Generous employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Free parking in our staff car park
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
Next Steps
We strongly encourage anyone who may be interested in working at our school to contact Lee Lucas, Head of Safeguarding at Lee.Lucas@tsatrust.org.uk to arrange an informal conversation about the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Please visit Job Vacancies, TSAT Trust (tsatrust.org.uk)
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Interview Date: 30th March 2023
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationSouth WestDevon
- Work Postcode
- Reference
JS04357
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office SupportManagement & Senior Management
- Salary Details
Range 6: £33,128 - £40,416 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
29/03/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes