Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
1 month ago
Location: Paignton
Required to start October 2024.
About The Role
Are you seeking an opportunity to help deliver high standards of safeguarding for our Children & Young People?
The Academy wishes to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead , to support our Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensure safeguarding procedures are maintained to the highest standards at the Academy.
The appointed person will assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead to oversee Safeguarding and Child Protection. This will include referrals to the Torbay Multi Safeguarding Hub (MASH); maintaining accurate records of students who are on Child Protection Plans or Children in Need; attending a range of professional meetings; liaising with outside agencies and promoting the general welfare and safety of students across the Academy.
About Us
At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.
We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.
‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites, but we are one school’ - Ofsted July 2022
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and the South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay : We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus : Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition : You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend : Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
Next Steps
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Sara Robotham (Office Manager) via email to arrange an informal conversation.
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