Designated Safeguarding Lead
At Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship, we are seeking to appoint an accomplished, inspiring leader to join our hard-working, friendly team as our Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship (GANF) is an ‘all-needs specialist school’ catering for over 250 pupils aged 4-19 years with a range of different needs and abilities, and all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school was legally formed on 1st January 2024 following the merger of Ambergate Sports College and The Grantham Sandon School, two schools that were judged to be ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted prior to the merger (Ambergate campus March 2023 and Sandon campus April 2023). Our two sites are currently known as ‘Ambergate Campus’ which is situated towards the west side of Grantham town, and ‘Sandon Campus’ which is to the East.
Designated Safeguarding Lead - Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship (GNAF)
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: Grade 9 (24-27) - Grade 11 (30-33) *Experience Dependant* £32,539 - £43,560 pro rata (£37,938 - £50,788 FTE)
Start Date: ASAP - depending on safer recruitment checks
Contract Type: Full-Time (term time only)
‘Unique learners. Limitless learning.’
We see every member of our school community as a ‘unique learner’ capable of ‘limitless learning’, through the acceptance and celebration of diversity, pupils’ rights and the belief that all children and young people can learn, achieve and fully participate in school and wider community life, whatever their circumstances.
At GANF we offer a high-quality curriculum that is personalised to ensure our fantastic pupils make the best possible progress. Our staff are a talented, caring, resilient and ambitious team of people who are committed to providing the best possible education and school experience for every pupil. Staff and pupil well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
GANF is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
We are looking to appoint an accomplished, inspiring leader to join our hard-working, friendly team at our outstanding Special School. You will need to take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across both campus'. You must be passionate about working with SEND pupils, helping motivate and prepare them for their future.
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.
The benefits we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
- A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
- Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
- Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
- Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- An Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent)
- A Bike2Work Scheme
For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Marie Harris-Duncan on 01476 564957.
To apply online, please visit the school website www.ganf-cit.co.uk or CIT website www.citacademies.co.uk/work-with-us
Closing date for applications: Monday 09 December at 12 midday.
Interviews will take place: Monday 16 December
CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.