Student & Family Officer - DDSL
Your career #EMATters! We are currently recruiting for a Student and Family Officer - DDSL who thinks beyond the classroom. We are an organisation that recognises and values its diverse workforce. Join us at EMAT to be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and impact.
About EMAT
EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world-class centres of excellence.
We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and 10 primary schools in Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.
These include
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
- A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A corporate eye care plan.
- Flu jabs for all staff.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
- Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
- Generous family leave.
- 40 days annual leave
General Roles and Responsibilities
The Student and Family Officer - DDSL will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school. They will take part in the strategy discussions and interagency meetings and contribute to the assessment of children. They will advise and support other members of staff on child welfare and child protection matters and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police.
Some safeguarding activities may be delegated to deputies, although the DDSL will retain lead responsibility for the work of deputies and will ensure it is completed to the highest standard. The Student and Family Officer - DDSL will laisse regularly to monitor and action all safeguarding matters and concerns.
For more information or an informal conversation, please contact hannah.fajemiyo@central.emat.uk
A Note for Recruitment Agencies
We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.
EMAT encourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.
