St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Stockton-on-Tees

St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.  The postholder will safeguard and protect the young people and staff within school and ensure there is a culture of vigilance in safeguarding practice, receive safeguarding referrals and coordinate a procedure which addresses and prioritises the needs of those affected by liaising with statutory agencies. The successful candidate will:Hold an NVQ Level 3 in learning support / early years or equivalent qualification / experienceHave completed the DCSF induction programmeHave experience working with children in a school/early years environmentHave an understanding and effective implementation of Child Protection procedures, local safeguarding partnerships, and safeguarding practice reviewsHave the ability to make a proactive contribution to the work of school staff and external agencies in supporting children, their families and carersThe Trust offers:A strong, supportive ethosHappy, enthusiastic and friendly pupilsHighly experienced and talented colleaguesExcellent professional development and progression opportunities across our 38 schoolsSupportive Trust board, governors and parents