CALDMORE PRIMARY ACADEMY
Carless Street, Walsall, WS13RH
Telephone Number: 01922 721359

Safeguarding Officer and Pastoral Lead- ref TV27421
Permanent Contract- Term Time Only
5 days per week, 32.50 hours
Salary: £18,866 - £20,949 (Actual)

Required from: September 2021

Caldmore Primary Academy is under the umbrella of Academy Transformation Trust, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and communities in which they live.

We are a warm, friendly and inspirational place which serves a richly diverse community, with around 30 different languages being spoken by children who join us from around the world. Our pupils are polite, inquisitive and motivated and all staff who work here are committed to providing a vibrant, stimulating environment where every pupil can and will succeed.

At Caldmore Primary Academy, we are looking for a Safeguarding Officer/Pastoral Lead who is passionate about supporting children and their families.  This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the Caldmore Primary Academy safeguarding team.  In this key role, you will support vulnerable students and their families where specific safeguarding, policing, prevent of child protection issues have been identified.  This will involve working with young people who have complex needs and looked after pupils.

The ideal candidate will be energetic and resilient.  They will be understanding, responsive and committed to inspiring and motivating children to reach their full potential and aspirations.

We are looking for a full time Safeguarding Officer and Deputy DSL who will share the responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school. The DDSL will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment of children.  They will advise and support other staff members on child protection and safeguarding matters and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police.

The DDSL will support the Pupil Welfare Manager with school attendance, working with pupils and their families playing a valuable role in supporting pupils to maximise their attendance and fulfil their personal, social and academic achievement.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a part of the Caldmore family and will benefit from working with the most delightful children and working alongside experienced, friendly and welcoming staff members. In addition, you will also be able to access a range of continuing CPD.

We believe in investing in our staff and we offer excellent career, training and professional development opportunities whilst continuing to be open to Flexible Working. You can also enjoy an exceptional package of benefits through our Together Programme.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive to add to the team and feel you would benefit from working in a school that is child centred, please apply now!

If you’d like to visit the Academy and see what makes us so special, please email Gayle Clarke: gclarke@caldmore.attrust.org.uk

Or if you’re ready to apply right now, please complete an online application at www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/vacancies

Closing date: Midday on Friday 27^th August 2021

Interviews: Week beginning 13^th September 2021

Academy Transformation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for the post.