Pastoral Support / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ince CE Primary School

Charles Street
Off Pickup Street
Ince
Wigan
WN2 2AL

Salary: Grade 5, £23,728 - £26,131 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week, working 39 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for as soon as possible

The Governors and Headteacher of Ince CE Primary and Nursey School are seeking to employ a pastoral support deputy designated safeguarding lead to join our Pastoral Team, who embodies the Christian vision and values of our school.

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School is a large two form entry primary school in the heart of Ince.

The successful candidate must be highly motivated, innovated professional who has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils, and have the energy and determination to make a difference.

We are looking for someone who:

• Strives to always embody Christian Values
• Is honest, transparent and trustworthy
• Loves children and the Ince community and wants to work hard to improve their lives
• Acts as a role model in all aspects of life
• Strives to have a spirit of excellence in all that they do

Key responsibilities include:

• To assist in the assessment of students to identify those in need of particular support.
• To co-ordinate support and intervention strategies and intervention packages, both internal and external, for vulnerable students.
• To manage record systems and processes and be responsible for child protection documentation.
• To carry out Early Help meetings.
• To assist the Pastoral Team in pupil attendance.
• Arrange and lead meetings with parents/carers and external agencies in the support of pupils and their families.
• Conduct home visits with another member of the Pastoral Team.
• Encourage good practice by promoting and championing the child protection policy and procedures.
• To be the deputy designated safeguarding lead.

We can offer:

• A wonderful Christian school in a warm and welcoming environment with happy children who are proud of their school
• An enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team
• Incredible children who are eager to learn
• If you are an exceptional candidate who shares our vision and have the skills, experience and abilities to join our team then we would very much welcome your application.

Interview dates: To be confirmed.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks; 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.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on enquiries@admin.ince.wigan.sch.uk or 01942 704129

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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