Director Of Safeguarding
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust is a rapidly growing Multi-Academy Trust which at the time of writing consists of 15 academies. The Trust are looking to recruit a Director of Safeguarding to start in September 2023, or earlier if possible.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Safeguarding will play a critical role in ensuring our academies meet all regulatory standards with regards to safeguarding. The successful candidate will become the Trust’s safeguarding expert and will be the point of contact for academy designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) for all complex child protection issues and queries. The candidate will also be responsible for promoting good mental health and emotional wellbeing for staff and pupils across the Trust and will also advise the Trust’s academies on strategies to promote the regular and punctual attendance of all pupils and assist with the implementations of agreed strategies.
The Director of Safeguarding will be based at our central office in Cleckheaton but is expected to travel across all our schools within the Trust. We welcome all applications and you do not have to be a Catholic to work with us, but we do expect you to reflect our values in what you do and how you engage with others.
Further details including how to apply are available from the Trust’s website, www.bpstrust.org.uk. Information around the negotiable term can be discussed with Human Resources h-blanchard@bpstrust.org.uk 01274 008213.
Your application form should be returned to recruitment@bpstrust.org.uk by 12:00pm on 12/05/2023.
Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to the protection of our children and to best practice in the recruitment of staff.
Applicants should note that, in accordance with KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE IN EDUCATION, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have made any necessary registrations relevant at the time of making this application which is required for people working or volunteering with children. Accordingly, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Employer Access Online (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
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This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. Closing date12 May 2023, 12:00 PM
Important Information Director of Safeguarding Job Description.pdf – 250KBCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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