Pastoral Officer and Deputy DSL (September start)

About North Halifax Grammar School North Halifax Grammar School (NHGS) is a co-ed, state-funded grammar school with c1200 students (11-18 years), established in 1959 and operated under an Academy Trust since 2011. Located within Illingworth on the outskirts of Halifax, Calderdale. Students sit entrance tests and come from approximately 90 primary schools. Our Vision NHGS is a school that everyone loves: where enthusiasm is infectious and excellence is standard; where co-operation is at the heart of all we do; where everyone strives to achieve their goals and is mindful of the right ways to do so. We equip our students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to navigate life with confidence and set courses of their own choosing. Together, we develop the whole person by: Living to Learn and Learning to Live Main Purpose of the role To support students who have Children’s Social Care involvement or who are judged to be at a safeguarding risk and support them to achieve their academic potential. To liaise with families, colleagues and outside agencies regarding any concerns relating to the safeguarding of students and document all actions on the school’s safeguarding systems. To respond to incidents in a timely manner as they occur in school and to ensure timely and effective communication with families and colleagues. To support the DSL in ensuring that all requirements of Keeping Children Safe In Education and other statutory guidance are met. Key Responsibilities To respect the confidentiality of the Academy and its students. Act as a point of contact for families, students and outside agencies in relation to safeguarding issues. Liaise with DSL, Year Group Leaders and other colleagues, as appropriate regarding student concerns and support with behaviour. Support with the management of pastoral detentions. Respond to safeguarding incidents by initiating investigations, recording on safeguarding systems and making first contact with families as appropriate. Arrange and support home visits for students if required. Maintain accurate records of activity on CPOMS, SIMS and other school systems e.g., communication with external agencies, actions taken for safeguarding incidents. Manage safeguarding records and create reports as required for Children’s Social Care meetings (including Child Protection, Child In Need & Early Help Pathway meetings). Maintain a list of vulnerable students and provide data as required for Year Group Leaders, Strategic Leadership Group and Trustees as required. Be the nominated lead for students who are Young Carers. Work with Year Group Leaders and SEND to manage students who are receiving safeguarding support. Support the Designated Teacher for Children Looked After (CLAs) in preparing documentation and attending meetings. Be trained as a deputy DSL and be available to receive disclosures and liaise with outside agencies as required at the direction of the DSL