Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Welfare Officer
Salary: Grade 8, Points 19 - 24 (£31,067 - £34,314 FTE) £27,368.83 - £30,229.31 actual
Hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year.
We are looking for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Welfare Officer to join Ely College. This is an incredibly rewarding role, working within a supportive team and a part of the wider Meridian Trust family. You will be responsible for safeguarding and child protection across the Academy by recording and attending professional meetings and making referrals where necessary.
The successful candidate will have a positive, enthusiastic approach to work, have excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the education system.
- Support families to be the best parents they can be so that they are able to support their child’s learning and wellbeing.
- Responsible for working with wider pastoral teams in school to support the welfare and wellbeing of students.
- Deputise as designated safeguarding lead for the school, overseeing the child protection work and cause for concern records for the whole academy.
- To action caseloads as assigned by the DSL.
- Promote Child Protection Awareness within the Academies, offering guidance on the Framework for Assessment of Need.
The ideal candidate
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Trained DSL with relevant experience of being a DSL.
- Experience of working with children across all key stages.
About Meridian Trust –
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
In 2019 Ely College was rated as GOOD with OUTSTANDING leadership and management. This comes just three years after joining CMAT (now Meridian Trust) and is an accurate reflection of all the hard work and dedication that staff have put in to transforming the college over the last three years.
Our vision is to ensure every student receives an inspiring education which will equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom. We have an unwavering focus on progress, which is underpinned by a strong partnership with parents and the community ensuring that our students are a credit to the College. Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust is a success story that continues to grow and part of their success is down to the ability to Recruit, Develop and Retain the very best staff.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: 9am, 06/02/2025
Interviews will be held shortly after closing
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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