Inclusion and Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Provide full-time, non-teaching leadership of safeguarding, inclusion and pastoral support for children and families. Act as the school’s named DSL, working with the Headteacher to determine next steps and support strategies and alongside the separate SENDCO to remove barriers to learning. Permanent; 37 hours per week; 39 working weeks per year. Junior school, Years 3–6.

What the school offers its staff

At St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment where every member of our school community is valued.

We can offer you:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community
• The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and collaborative team
• A strong commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
• A positive working environment underpinned by our Christian ethos and values
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the daily life of our school and the education of our pupils

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, verifying identity, seeing academic and vocational qualifications, obtaining professional references, checking previous employment history (and ensuring all gaps in employment are accounted for) and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job. It also includes undertaking interviews and all relevant safer recruitment checks, e.g. Disclosure and Barring Service and Right to Work in the UK checks.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional Documents

SFSM_Job_Description_and_Person_Specification.pdf - 193 KB (opens in new tab)