Designated Lead for Looked After Children
2 days ago
What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking for an experienced practitioner who has worked in a school setting supporting Looked After Children, in particular, children who have arrived in the UK from abroad, potentially as refugees. You will need to have an understanding of the academic expectations on students in school, an understanding of pastoral care operational activities in school and a working knowledge of safeguarding systems. In this role you will be required to work with the LAC students, their carers and all the external agencies involved with each child. You will champion these children and advocate for them within the school setting as well as setting high expectations of them. You will also be responsible for both coordinating and managing interventions that will be aimed at supporting LAC students. What the school offers its staff Who we are Southfields Academy is a thriving non-selective secondary academy located in south west London. It has recently undergone complete redevelopment and benefits from cutting-edge sporting facilities, art, design & vocational technology facilities, spacious and bright communal areas and classrooms. All of which are equipped with the latest technology and designed by our staff and students to ensure their fitness for purpose to educate the children of today and future-proofed for the children of tomorrow. Please note that Southfields Academy will only accept applications directly from candidates themselves. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received. With this in mind, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible in order to avoid any disappointment. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that Southfields Academy is unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship. Southfields Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and recognises the importance of an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. Southfields Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, along with other relevant pre‑employment checks. In line with the recommendations listed in KCSiE 2025, these include basic online checks of shortlisted candidates' social media presence and other internet‑based public forums. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); medical online and social media prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Designated Lead for Looked After Children
2 days ago
Greater London, United Kingdom Southfields Academy Full timeJob overviewWho we are:Southfields Academy is a thriving non-selective secondary academy located in south west London. It has recently undergone complete redevelopment and benefits from the cutting edge in sporting facilities, art, design & vocational technology facilities, spacious and bright communal areas and classrooms. All of which are equipped with the...
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Designated Nurse for Looked After Children
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Lead Looked After Children Health Nurse
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Lead Looked After Children Health Nurse
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Lead for Looked After Children: Advocacy
2 days ago
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Lead for Looked After Children
2 days ago
Greater London, United Kingdom Southfields Academy Full timeA thriving secondary educational institution in Greater London seeks an experienced practitioner to support Looked After Children, especially those arriving in the UK as refugees. The role emphasizes understanding academic and pastoral care, safeguarding systems, and collaboration with external agencies. This full-time position involves working with LAC...
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Merton Council
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