Head of Safeguarding. Central Team. Recruitment Pack

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1 Head of Safeguarding Central Team Recruitment Pack

2 Welcome Letter Dear Applicant, As CEO of the newly established Galileo Academy Trust, I am both delighted and humbled to be leading this collaboration of ten schools. This is an opportunity to make an even greater difference to the lives and educational opportunities of our children. 18 months ago, the Headteachers of the respective schools worked alongside myself as a National Leader of Education to build capacity to become a Multi Academy Trust. We wanted to create something very special and had the added benefit of existing relationships in the Landmark Teaching School Alliance, of which I was Director. On April 1 st, we celebrated becoming part of a unique family. Galileo is a family who respect each other. Galileo is a family who supports the independence and distinguishing characteristics of each school. Galileo is a family who recognises the value of collaboration and the advantage of a public association. Galileo is a family who draw on each other s strengths in order to overcome any weaknesses and respond robustly to any challenges. The Trustees will ensure that Galileo provides a strong, responsible foundation from which every school develops and grows. It provides a subtle yet crucial role, aiming always to be a trustworthy, reliable and inspirational organisation, delivering the best possible learning experiences for the children that we serve. Our overarching aim as a Trust is to ensure that all children have exceptional learning opportunities and, in order to achieve this, we have a culture of working together to ensure that accountability belongs to all, for all. We will provide opportunities for all to develop their skills within a culture of coaching and with a passion for learning. Our leadership is focused explicitly on the Primary Phase and we have a strong moral purpose to ensure that school improvement is focused upon all. To conclude, I am hugely proud to be in this position and working alongside the Headteachers, Governors, Trustees, Staff, Parents and Children within the Galileo family in order to provide the best quality education. Kindest Regards Anna Coulson CEO

3 Galileo Academy Trust Schools The following schools are part of the Galileo Trust family: Coatham C of E Primary School Ings Farm Primary School John Emmerson Batty Primary School Lakes Primary School Galley Hill Primary School Green Gates Primary School New Marske Primary School Saint Peter s C of E Primary School Westgarth Primary School Wheatlands Primary School

4 Position: Head of Safeguarding Salary: 34,000 Contract Type: Permanent Reporting to: Director of School Improvement Purpose of this Role Job Description As a member of the Education Team, the Head of Safeguarding will work at a strategic level with the Board of Trustees and Galileo Central Team to support Local Governing Committees, Senior Leadership Teams and other members of staff employed by the schools within Galileo Academy Trust to fulfil the responsibilities detailed below. Key Responsibilities Develop and oversee the Trust s safeguarding functions, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and compliant with legislation; Contribute to overall Trust strategy and policy making by advising the Board of Trustees on the implications of its decisions for the safeguarding of children in Galileo schools; Ensure that liaison between the Local Authority Designated Officer, the Trust and each school is effective; Offer advice which is legally compliant with safeguarding practice and which meets the Trust s ethos, values and principles; Provide advice, challenge and support in respect of safeguarding to enable Trust leaders and Senior Leadership Teams to manage their organisations efficiently, according to the Trust s vision and in line with their educational objectives; Development and oversight of the quality assurance reviews of the safeguarding functions of schools; Development and oversight of development and training programmes for key staff responsible for safeguarding; Oversee specific child protection related processes where appropriate or directed; Specific Responsibilities Safeguarding Actively seek and identify opportunities to enhance the quality of safeguarding arrangements in the Trust and its schools; Proactively offer the Trust and schools professional expertise on safeguarding matters; Challenge and support the development of skills and knowledge in respect of safeguarding at Trust and school level through training, development, coaching, mentoring and active participation in problem-solving and casework;

5 Assist in the development of appropriate training for safeguarding practice for senior staff in the Trust and schools; Ensure that the Trust and schools fulfil their statutory requirements in respect of safeguarding; Carry out or commission safeguarding audits and reviews within the Trust and schools and ensure the data acquired is used to develop good practice and procedure; Liaise with the Director of School Improvement and the Director of Human Resources where appropriate, according to respective expertise; Regularly devise, review and update safeguarding policies for the Trust and schools to ensure compliance with the law and best practice; Continuously strengthen skills and knowledge required for effective practice in the areas of safeguarding. General Line manage and carry out appraisal of appropriate staff; Work as a core part of the Galileo Education Team, fostering a positive and conducive team culture and contributing to effective collaboration within the team; Actively demonstrate commitment to own continuous professional development and knowledge of best practice ; Be able to articulate the Galileo ethos and have a good understanding of how Galileo values can and should affect desired behaviours; Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Trustees and school leaders, including middle leaders and governors. Safeguarding children and young people Galileo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified and the post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

6 Person Specification Below are the skills, knowledge and experience that we would expect for the role of Head of Safeguarding within the Galileo Academy Trust. Experience, Education, Knowledge and Skills Essential Desirable Degree level or equivalent qualification in relevant area Safeguarding Qualification Relevant significant experience of working with schools or academies in developing strategies for working with vulnerable children Experience of training and coaching others in the leadership and management of safeguarding An understanding of the specialist support services available to young people from local authorities Experience of working strategically to address safeguarding issues in schools or academies Experience of contributing to policy, planning and service development Experience of delivering training to a range of audiences Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including communicating technical/legal matters to trustees, headteachers, governors and colleagues Knowledge of relevant legislation, (including supporting guidance), such as Education Act 1996, Education Act 2002, Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education, Working Together 2015, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2016 Knowledge of a range of issues including: child protection in schools, looked after children, young offenders, domestic violence and other issues in relation to vulnerable children and young people Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and principals of partnership working with key professionals in health, education, voluntary sector and Children & Young People s Services Excellent ICT skills Ability to plan own and others workloads to meet deadlines Ability to identify areas for improvement and to develop action plans Up to date knowledge of GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation Ability to monitor, evaluate and review service delivery Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing especially with headteachers, senior leaders, social workers and other professionals Ability to undertake emergency pupil, student or staff casework Credibility and influence with senior staff Be able to work flexibly and at times convenient to LGCs Able to build good working relationships Positive attitude Able to work autonomously

7 Willing to travel to all schools within the Trust Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Have a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and ethos of Galileo

8 Applications This is a new and exciting role and we look forward to receiving applications from suitable candidates. Please complete the Application Form which is available together with this document. Please send your completed Application Form to: Name: Rebecca Pass Position: Personal Assistant to the CEO Contact: rebecca@galileotrust.co.uk The Application Process The candidates selected for interview will be informed after shortlisting and full details of the interview programme will be provided. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of the closing date of this position, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.