Pastoral Lead/Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Pastoral Lead/Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Our school
Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a unique provider of day and residential placements for deaf children and young people aged 3 – 19. We are a speaking and signing community with a qualified, competent and confident staff team working together to ensure all children and young people leave with the know-what and know-how to enjoy the best opportunities in life.
The role
Responsible to the Deputy Headteacher (DSL), we are seeking a highly organised and compassionate individual with experience of supporting young people. Applicants must have a passion for championing and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as being our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.Please see the attached Application Pack for further details.
Find out more about who we are and what we’ve been up to on our webpages at https://www.rsdd.org.uk/ and social media feeds including our famous BSL news round at https://www.rsdd.org.uk/news and/or contact us for an informal chat or to book a visit in person.
Our aspiration is to be an employer of choice All staff enjoy a personalised continuing professional development plan. Not a British Sign Language (BSL) User? Not a problem. Our expert BSL Team deliver accredited training up to and including L4 – classes are free and fun!
Need some flexibility? Applicants who wish to work full time, annualise hours, job share or need to juggle school runs or other life commitments are welcome to apply. If we can say yes we will; if we can’t we’ll keep the conversation open and do our best to find a solution that works for everyone.
Royal School for the Deaf Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The role you are applying for is a Regulated Activity as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended).Appointments are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check at an enhanced level. In line with changes KCSIE the school has considered and implemented online searches of candidates to help identify any matters that may merit exploration at interview.
Further job details and application documents can be downloaded from our website at, http://www.rsdd.org.uk/job-opportunities You can also request these and/or arrange an informal discussion or visit by contacting Kam Banga at Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road, Derby DE22 3BH Voice: 01332 362512 Email: kam.banga@rsdd.org.uk or Voice, SMS & BSL WhatsApp 07809 411698
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 6th May Interviews: Monday 12th May