Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Do you have experience with Safeguarding? Join our thriving academy and support our students. We are currently looking to appoint an experienced Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join us at Harris Academy Tottenham.

The actual salary for this role will be £35,312.86 - £36,798.40 (41 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

• A clear and good understanding of safeguarding issues, theory and practice, with particular regard to: refer cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children's social care as required; support staff who make referrals to local authority children's social care; refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required; support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme;
  
  refer cases where a person is dismissed or left due to risk/harm to a child to the Disclosure and Barring Service as required; and refer cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police as required.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft software with knowledge of using a management Information system for input and export of student data Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families.
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Basic knowledge of first aid; eg. Emergency first aid
• Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Good understanding of a range of welfare issues that may be affecting students and their families

At Harris Academy Tottenham, we are innovative, open and collaborative. We would like fellow innovators, passionate pedagogists and creative class leaders to join us during this exciting time. With a dedicated SLT team on hand for support and guidance, there are a multitude of CPD opportunities to thrive on. You can expect to be a part of a fantastic team of dedicated teachers and support staff as well as an attentive, supportive work culture.

Our brand-new facilities allow us to continue expanding our curriculum offer, ensuring students experiences are both varied and enriching. The premises has undergone a comprehensive programme of refurbishment, and reached completion in May 2019. Our new Sports Block opened in May 2019, and has fantastic facilities including a Sports Hall, Activity Studio, Multi Use Game Areas.

Having been recognised as ‘Outstanding' by OFSTED in June 2017, we are excited to have new members of staff join us in delivering transformative learning experiences. The inspectors commented that ‘learning is the business of the day' and that sentiment underpins all that we do. Since then, the school continues to grow and strive for the highest standards.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• many other benefits

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is expected to:

• Refer cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children's social care as required;
• Support staff who make referrals to local authority children's social care;
• Refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required;
• Support staff…