Safeguarding Manager and Administrator

The Ongar Academy, Ongar

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Job Ref No. ECC4016-313S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 6 – Scale 7, depending on experience
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 06/11/2024 Midnight Date of Interviews: Week commencing 11th November 2024  

Job Description

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About the role:

The core purpose of this role is to provide admin support for safeguarding through managing My Concern and being responsible for maintaining safeguarding records, case studies and minutes and admin support for the pastoral team.

You will be supporting the management of Alternative Education arrangements under the direction of the DSL, and pastoral admin under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher, whilst working with other staff to support engagement, attendance, behaviour, transition and progression in order to maintain the safe and strong community culture that we have at The Ongar Academy.

The role includes completing referrals of support for our students with internal and external agencies and holding delegated responsibilities on behalf of the Designated Safeguarding Lead including but not limited to the attendance at meetings and the recording and follow up actions to those meetings.

Work Schedule:

37 hours per week, 8am - 4pm Monday - Thursday, 8am - 3:30pm Friday

Term time plus 10 days

Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to The Ongar Academy.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to sbotterell@theongaracademy.org

Closing Date:Wednesday 6th November at Midnight

Interview Date: Week commencing 11th November 2024

Further details are available from t: 01277500990 e: sbotterell@theongaracademy.org

w: theongaracademy.org

Information about the School

At The Ongar Academy we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence for all our young people. We passionately believe in supporting every young person regardless of their background or ability and are invested in ensuring every young person achieves their potential.

The Ongar Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This 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 successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

S Botterell (Headteacher's P.A)
The Ongar Academy
Fyfield Road, Ongar
Essex, CM5 0AN
Telephone: 01277 500990
Email: sbotterell@theongaracademy.org