Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding Officer (Priory School)

Job title:

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding Officer (Priory School)

Company

East Sussex County Council

Job description

Job introductionAbout the rolePriory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.The Governors wish to appoint a committed, flexible and highly organised Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding Officer, to be responsible for Safeguarding and Child Protection across the school. The successful applicant will provide operational and administrative support to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and improve attendance of students with frequent and long-term persistent absence, including truancy.The successful applicant will:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment within a team setting
• Have the ability to self-motivate and organise their time effectively
• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families.
• Be committed to Priory’s values and ethos of high expectations

The actual salary is £25,830 to £27,533 a year for 37 hours a week, term time, plus 5 days in the holidays. (40 working weeks and 46.20 paid weeks a year). The salary grade is Single Status grade 8, spinal column points 20-22, £29,151-£31,073.Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 25th April
Interviews to be held: w/b 28th AprilFull details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website under ‘vacancies’ at They are also available from Personnel at Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN. Telephone: 01273 476231 extension 211 or email:Application forms to be returned to the Personnel Officer at the above address or emailed to . Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful.East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 6.20 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years’ continuous service)
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Please note, we do not accept CVs.Additional informationAdditional InformationYour starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with theDBSThis post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.Work PermitsWe may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.Reasonable adjustmentsIf you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.Equal OpportunitiesEast Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Expected salary

£25830 – 27533 per year

Location

Lewes, East Sussex

Job date

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:45:40 GMT

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