Deputy Safeguarding Officer

Grade 6 Compensation & Contract

£30,609 - £33,826 per annum (£33,699 - £37,280 FTE). Working pattern: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year. Contract type:
Permanent.

Heritage High School is a happy, safe and stimulating place to work and learn. We believe in maximizing learning, with high expectations and high support in equal measure. We are committed to ensuring all scholars have the very best quality of education so we can enhance life choices.

Deputy Safeguarding Officer. Previous experience required as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead or Safeguarding Officer. Responsibilities include liaising with social services, CAMHS and other external agencies, managing referrals, and working with students and families referred by pastoral staff.

We seek a confident and sensitive individual who can effectively manage behaviour and has strong knowledge of statutory safeguarding requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEND students and should be DSL trained within the last two years. They must be able to provide support to students and families and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.

Applicants must be able to attend the school in person for interview.

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• No appraisal or appraisal‑related pay progression; participation in a Professional Learning Scheme for expertise development.
• Employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high‑street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in partner schools across the Trust.
• A supportive and rewarding working environment with dedicated team of professionals.
• Opportunities to develop skills, gain experience and progress career.
• Wellbeing and health support mechanisms;
  Trust signed up to Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure, children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.