Safeguarding Administrator - Linden Lodge School
The Role
Full Time – 36 Hours per week
Term time only + 1 week (40 weeks per year)
Required: November 2020
Linden Lodge School is a leading provider of education for visually-impaired children and young people aged 2 – 19 years. We are constantly building and growing our provision and an opportunity to join our skilled and highly motivated team supporting the Head of Safeguarding as an Administrative Support Assistant has become available.
We are looking for an administrator to assist the Head of Safeguarding in providing administrative support for safeguarding processes and procedures. The post holder will provide effective and efficient support for key meetings ensuring that key safeguarding deadlines are met both effectively and accurately. The postholder will need to be able to learn new processes and procedures quickly and effectively.
Our ideal candidate will be a graduate with knowledge of current safeguarding policy and practice. The postholder will also need to have high expectations, a calm approach and a particular awareness for the need for confidentiality around safeguarding matters. The postholder will also be required to minute meetings when required.
High levels of confidentiality and resilience in handling emotionally challenging situations are essential.
We can offer you:
- A Supportive Team environment
- The opportunity to engage with CPD opportunities.
- Middle management training and coaching
- A staff wellbeing programme which includes:
- Employee Assistance programme
- Free local gym membership
- End of term staff awards
- Weekly art and Pilates classes
Linden Lodge School is a very special place to work and staff wellbeing and career progression is very important to us. In addition to our Staff wellbeing programme you will be provided with tailored in-house and external training appropriate to your needs and interests.
School Tour: We would like all applicants to visit the school before applying. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Jackie Nolan, to arrange a suitable date and time on 0208 7880107 or head@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
You can also download an application and details from the School website: http://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/75/staff-vacancies
Completed applications should be emailed to: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing Date: 30th September 2020 (at noon)
Shortlisting: 1st October 2020
Interview Date: TBC
Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.
CVs are not accepted.
Linden Lodge School
61, Princes Way,
Wimbledon Park,
SW19 6JB
Tel: 020 8788 0107
Headteacher: Deborah Rix
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils