Designated Safeguarding Lead

4 days ago


South East, United Kingdom Ackerman Pierce Ltd Full time

Job Title - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Contract - Permanent, Full-time
Location - Mitcham, Surrey
Salary - Up to £67,762

As a Designated Safeguarding Lead, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the needs of children and young people are fully recognised and met, helping to create a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive.
This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated leadership team, reporting directly to the Head Teacher. You'll collaborate with colleagues across multiple settings to develop your skills, knowledge, and expertise in safeguarding and education.

What You'll Do

Take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, acting as a key point of contact for matters related to wellbeing, child protection, and safeguarding.
Liaise daily with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers, and staff, offering advice, support, and guidance.
Be an integral source of expertise and leadership, ensuring the highest standards of care and protection for children and young people.What We're Looking For

Experience working with autistic pupils, including those who are non-verbal and use communication methods such as Makaton, PECs, or PODD.
An understanding of autism-specific strategies, such as TEACCH or Attention Autism, and the ability to implement these in practice.
A flexible and creative approach to working with children aged 4-11, delivering a bespoke and accessible curriculum tailored to their needs.
Experience managing challenging behaviour, with a commitment to understanding the function behind behaviours and supporting children to manage them effectively.
Strong communication skills and the ability to think outside the box to engage pupils in their learning.What You'll Bring

A comprehensive portfolio of CPD in Safeguarding and Child Protection.
Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
A genuinely empathetic approach to working with children and families.
A full UK driving licence.What We Offer

A full induction and on-the-job training.
Full school holidays off.
Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, such as life insurance.
Wellbeing tools and employee assistance support.
Medical cover, with reimbursement for dental and optician costs.
High-street discounts.
A contributory pension scheme (matched up to 5%).
A recommend-a-friend scheme offering a generous bonus.Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce


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