Designated Safeguarding Lead

Designated Safeguarding Lead required in Ealing

At Engage Education Services, we’ve specialised in recruiting education staff for over a decade.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Designated Safeguarding Lead to work full-time at a fantastic SEN school in Ealing.

Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we’re looking for more high-quality office staff to work with these schools.

Our Engage Education Services team specialises in the placement of non-classroom-based staff including Administrators, HR, Finance and Facilities.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:00, 35 hours per week, during term time only.

Our School Administrator duties can include:

• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the DSL will take lead responsibility forsafeguarding and child protection across the school (including online safety). Theywill take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, and contribute tothe assessment of children; monitor the concerns through the school system.

• They will advise and support other members of staff on child welfare, safeguardingand child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies such as the localauthority and police.

• Having an up to date understanding of Child Protection and safeguarding guidelinesand the implications for young people with special needs

• Providing practical and emotional support for parents or guardians through skilledand experienced casework highlighting the impact that special needs can have

• Having an in-depth knowledge of a range of disability and related legislation

• Supporting the family worker with attendance under DfE guidelines

• Manage and oversee the transition to adult services for post-16 pupils

• Experience of working in a busy school or college environment.

• A real passion for working within an education environment.

• Experience utilising SIMS (School Information Management System) within an administrative role.

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!