Deputy DSL (maternity cover)

at  Unity Schools Partnership

Deputy DSL (maternity cover)
Salary: Grade 5, SP 21-25 (FTE: £36,124 - £39,513 / Actual: £31,591 - £34,554 per annum).
Location: County High School
Contract type: Temporary maternity cover. 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
School type: Secondary school (Year 7 to Year 11)
Join this happy and ambitious school and be part of the next stage of our journey.

Bury St Edmunds County High School is looking to appoint a caring and passionate Deputy DSL to cover maternity leave for a year. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) in the operational success of safeguarding across the school. We take our duty to safeguard our students seriously and the successful candidate will share our passion for this. The role will include:

• some pastoral support
• supporting students in our Reflection Room
• Break / lunch duties
• Home visits
• Professional meetings

Unity Schools Partnership operate a two-week October half term break. Other holidays remain in line with national patterns. The school day has been extended slightly to ensure we deliver the same amount of in-school time over the year. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about us and to see our Staff Well-being Charter. We would be delighted to show prospective applicants around during the school day.
To arrange an informal discussion prior to submitting your application then please contact Amy Bryant 01284 754857, or email abryant@countyhigh.uk
At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils’ potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance. Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise.
Unity Schools Partnership is made up of a family of schools located on the Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire borders, as well as Romford in East London. The Trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable improvements can be achieved. We refer to ourselves as a family because, throughout the trust, we foster a supportive and collaborative relationship, whilst recognising, and celebrating that, we are all different and have our own contextual characteristics. Sharing the same values and facing similar issues not only enables us to support each other, but to challenge each other too. This interdependence allows each of our schools to flourish and grow; providing stimulating, nurturing yet self-challenging environments in which our pupils and staff members can thrive.
Unity Schools Partnership has created a subsidiary trading company Unity Schools Partnership Education. Having a separate legal entity that is free to trade independently with other commercial organisations as well as schools, gives scope and opportunities for greater impact and reach within the wider sphere of education. In return, income is invested into our trust to improve educational outcomes for the children in our schools. By working with Unity Schools Partnership, you may have the opportunity to work on a commission basis beyond a standard career in education and develop some ideas of your own.
Closing date: 28 February 2025 at 9.00 am
Interviews: w/c 03 March 2025 (with potential start date of 31 March 2025)
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.

• some pastoral support
• supporting students in our Reflection Room
• Break / lunch duties
• Home visits
• Professional meeting