Safeguarding Mentor

Salary details: £ - £

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a successful, oversubscribed school with 1886 students on roll including 361 in the Sixth Form. It is situated close to the centres of Sheffield and Chesterfield on the edge of the Peak District National Park. 

The successful candidate will act as the school’s frontline response to safeguarding referrals and processes; leading on assessments, responses, referral to relevant agencies, record keeping and following up on cases and must be able to understand how to recognise and identify signs of abuse and when it is appropriate to make a referral. You will be required to work closely with pastoral staff and SEND staff, ensuring implementation of the Equalities Policy and application of the SEND Code of Practice. 

DHFS is a school that stands out. Our aim is for “Success with Care” and we achieve that as a result of our philosophy of “Commitment Not Compliance”. We are a learning community dedicated to providing an exceptional education for our students as a result of the exceptional skill and dedication of our staff. At DHFS “every person matters”. Our international work is highly valued and recognised with the International School Award. 

Application packs are available from Stephanie Dunne sdunne@dhfs.uk at the above address or from the school website.

Please apply directly to the school, for the attention of the Headteacher.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.