Safeguarding Support Officer in Birmingham - CV-Library

Salary: NJC (pro rata) £14,379-£15,443+ + LGPS + well-being cash plan + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent - part time
Start date: ASAP

Your new school
Four Dwellings Academy is part of Lift Schools, a MAT with 57 schools, 10 in the Midlands, which allows you access to the best training programmes available as well as more internal opportunities. Four Dwellings is a secondary school led by an ambitious and dedicated Principal, Claire Stoneman. Having been with the school since 2022, she has established a strong leadership team that has been recognised in the school's recent 'good' Ofsted inspection, acknowledging 'leaders have ensured the school sits at the heart of the local community again'. The school has just received the best GCSE results to date, is above national for both progress and attainment, and has topped the list in Birmingham as the second most improved school for progress in the city. They are now looking to recruit a Safeguarding Support Officer on a permanent, part-time basis.

This role is key to the Lift Schools' mission that every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.

Your new role
You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to support the welfare of all pupils within the school. You will make a strong contribution to children's learning and achievement by providing important support and guidance to enable families to take responsibility for their children's education and welfare. You will assist on all matters of safeguarding and child protection across the school, working in accordance with all statutory and legislative safeguarding policy and frameworks. You will also take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, and contribute to the assessment of children. This is a crucial role for the school and a real opportunity for someone to make an impact quickly

What you'll need to succeed
You will be empathetic and compassionate with the experience of motivating families and promoting high expectations for students. as well as the ability to engage effectively with young people, families, and professionals. You will bring with you up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and knowledge of the education sector, safer recruitment, and safeguarding/child protection. Equally you will have GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above or equivalent) and a DSL qualification (level 3) or a willingness to undertake training.

We offer you:
CPD: Outstanding whole school CPD programme, including sessions with David Didau, Clare Sealy and Tom Bennett. Four Dwellings is also the annual host of researchED Birmingham (the second biggest researchED conference worldwide).
Training: Continuous growth and development training opportunities across 57 Lift Schools.
Generous benefits: From your LGPS to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence ASAP. This is a permanent, part-time position.

Closing date: Midday Monday 13th January 2025
Interview date: Morning of Friday 17th January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria