Assistant Safeguarding Lead and Welfare Officer

4 days ago

Godalming, United Kingdom Teaching Vacancies Full time

What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint a professional, well‑educated and enthusiastic individual to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to safeguard the school community and promote pupil and student welfare. This is a varied role working closely with parents, carers, the safeguarding team as well as the wider school staff adhering to the school’s safeguarding procedures and policies to promote the welfare and protection of all pupils and students attending the school. Key Responsibilities To support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the Safeguarding Team to safeguard the school community and promote pupil and student welfare. To balance the demands of working face to face with pupils, staff and parents with the administrative processes that sit behind the safeguarding practices in the school. To apply exceptional organisational skills in order to be able to prioritise own case load / tasks as well as support the DSL and Safeguarding Team with theirs. To lead the team of pupil and student Safeguarding Ambassadors to promote the profile of safeguarding in the school by carrying out an annual safeguarding project and by delivering assemblies. Key Requirements Qualified to degree level and above Recent and relevant professional development, particularly related to safeguarding Experience of planning and chairing meetings Experience of working with children and young people Knowledge and understanding of ASD and social communication needs What the school offers its staff OHCAT is an exciting, forward‑thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees: Rewards & Benefits Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family. Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme) Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more) Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme) Commitment to safeguarding Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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