Child Protection, Safeguarding & External Provision Manager
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated individual to the post of Child Protection, Safeguarding & External Provision Manager to join our Inclusion Team. The post holder will be responsible for the management of safeguarding and child protection issues throughout the school and supporting the Senior Leadership Team in providing a safe environment for students to develop and learn.
You will lead on safeguarding issues within the school and undertake the role of Designated Child Protection Coordinator along with leading the assessment of students’ suitability for intervention from Alternative Educational Providers. You will also will also be responsible for the pastoral care of a specific year group
The successful candidate will have substantial experience of working effectively with vulnerable children / young people in either an educational, social work or youth work setting. You will also have significant experience of liaising closely with a wide variety of external agencies and parents/carers in order to find the best possible way forward for students who face challenges to their well-being. Specific experience of working with young people who may be in difficult circumstances, distressed or who display anti-social behaviour is essential.
Salary: PO2 (points 31 - 33) £38,148 - £40,155 pro-rata
Hours: 35 hours a week, 39 weeks a year
Prendergast School is an Outstanding 11-16 Girls School with a mixed 6th Form of over 300 students and benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools. Awarded its third Outstanding OFSTED grading in a row in November 2013, the school has been leading girls’ education in Lewisham for over 130 years.
Being part of a successful Federation of Schools, located in easy travelling distance of each other, enables the schools to support each other and share best practice and resources. It also enables the Federation to offer staff the opportunity to develop their career as we are committed to developing and promoting from within wherever possible.
We offer a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.
Interviews: Friday 30 September 2022
Please note CVs are not accepted.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all employees are required to have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Appointment will be subject to qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.