Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our team at Harris Academy Morden. **About Us** At Harris Academy Morden we pride ourselves on the inclusive approach and caring environment we have developed. _Ofsted 2018 'A very strong sense of community is evident throughout the school’._ Staff well-being is at the heart of our academy. We have a sensible marking policy, organised marking sessions to give staff time to mark and a two week October half term holiday Ofsted 2018 'There is a low turnover of staff and their morale is high’ The Academy is traditional in our approach to discipline and has very high expectations for student behaviour. _Ofsted 2018 'The behaviour of pupils is outstanding’_ Year 11 GCSE results consistently place the Academy in the highest percentile in the country. _Ofsted 'Pupils achieve exceptional outcomes in public examinations. Current pupils are making outstanding progress’._ Harris Academy Morden is located favourably for public transport with good local access to bus, tram and train links to mainline rail and the underground network **Main Areas of Responsibility** Manage Referrals The deputy designated safeguarding lead is expected to support the DSL in referring cases: - of suspected abuse and neglect to the local authority children’s social care as required and support staff who make referrals to local authority children’s social care; - to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required and support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme; - where a person is dismissed or left due to risk/harm to a child to the Disclosure and Barring Service as required; and - where a crime may have been committed to the Police as required. Working with others The deputy designated safeguarding lead is expected to support the DSL in the following areas: - act as a source of support, advice and expertise for all staff; - act as a point of contact with the safeguarding partners; - liaise with the headteacher or principal to inform him or her of issues - as required, liaise with the "case manager" and the local authority designated officer(s) (LADO) for child protection concerns in cases which concern a staff member; - liaise with staff on matters of safety and safeguarding and welfare and when deciding whether to make a referral; - liaise with the senior mental health lead and, where available, the Mental Health Support Team, where safeguarding concerns are linked to mental health; - promote supportive engagement with parents and/or carers; - work with the headteacher and relevant strategic leads, taking responsibility for promoting educational outcomes by knowing the welfare, safeguarding and child protection issues that children in need are experiencing Information sharing and managing the child protection file The deputy designated safeguarding lead is responsible for supporting the DSL in ensuring that child protection files are kept up to date. Please view the Job Pack for a full list of responsibilities relating to this role. **Qualifications & Experience** - Educated to A Level - Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages. - Proficient in the use of computers and databases. - Detailed knowledge and experience of good safeguarding practice - Good ICT skills and ability to write concise summary reports regarding safeguarding issues - Experience of supporting children and young people with a variety of needs. - Experience of working in a dynamic working environment where adaptability and flexibility are key features. - Experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships and liaison with outside agencies and families, focussing at all times on the welfare of the child **Next Steps** **Professional Development & Benefits** 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 rangeof top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and manyother benefits. **Safeguarding Notice** **Equal Opportunities** As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for ourstudents and staff.