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Safeguarding Officer - Newstead Primary Academy

Employer
Newstead Primary Academy (part of Inspirational Learning Academies Trust)
Location
Waterside Drive, Blurton, Stoke on Trent. ST3 3LQ
Salary
LEVEL 7 Scale Point 17-22 Actual Salary £18815 - £20773
Closing date
23 May 2019
Reference
012254

The Inspirational Learning Academies Trust are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer based at Newstead Primary Academy.

The successful candidate will be able to:

To support the work of school in raising the achievement and aspirations of vulnerable children and families in particular by:

Enhancing links between school and parents/carers

Providing support to individual children and families where social and emotional issues are proving to be barriers to the child’s educational progress. Have good people skills and an ability to communicate well and have empathy with family needs, being approachable to all stakeholders before, during and after the school day.

Have the ability to deal with sensitive issues in a professional manner, understand the need for confidentiality when appropriate and to ensure clear and sensitive communication with parents/carers and where needed the ability to persuade and negotiate.

To liaise with school staff and other agencies keeping them informed of progress made in respect of specified children.

Have an understanding of the assessment process for providing early help and intervention.

The ability to prioritise, plan and to work on own initiative, without day to day supervision.

Efficient recording and report writing skills and computer literate.  Managing own time effectively and meeting tight deadlines.  Demonstrate an ability to cope with stressful/conflict situations.

To plan, organise and prepare correspondence with parents for enrichment activities throughout the school day and after school. 

To promote education beyond the classroom to ensure everyone reaches their full potential by accessing children’s university and the organisation of these graduations

If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our outstanding academy we want to hear from you!

 

Please complete an application form by contacting the academy as per the details below.

 

All applications must be returned. directly to the academy by 12 noon on Thursday 23rd May 2019.

 

Shortlisting will take place the following day and successful candidates will be informed at this time.  Interviews will be held straight after half term on Monday 3rd June 2019.

 

If you would like an application pack, please visit www.inspirationallearningacademiestrust.org.uk or contact the school at newstead@nmat.org.uk  

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Click here for further information.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide

 

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