The Role

Permanent Full Time:
Term Time only plus 2 weeks
36 hours per week (8am-4pm)

Southmead is a happy and successful primary school. You will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the safety of our children; you will have excellent interpersonal management and communication skills and will be responsible for being the first point of contact for safeguarding within school, organising and maintaining safeguarding training throughout the school; liaising with external organisations and children’s social care, attending and providing reports for CP/CIN and the governing body.

To be part of our vibrant, multicultural and happy school, you MUST have:

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Knowledge of the relevant safeguarding documents and their application in school
• Experience of working in schools or social care

In return we can offer you:

• Happy children who love learning and are proud of their school
• Membership to the Employee Benefits Scheme (Healthcare/Discounts)
• Membership of the Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour advice/counselling)
• A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff, committed to providing the best outcomes for our children
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
• A strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team
• A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that recognises the efforts of all members of the school community

If you are a current or aspiring DSL with drive and enthusiasm, who would like to become part of our professional and dedicated team, then this could be the role for you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To make an appointment, please contact the school office by email: office@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email: Office@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th March 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

SOUTHMEAD Primary School
Princes Way, SW19 6QT
Tel: 020 8788 8901   
Email: office@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils