Da Vinci Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Da Vinci Academy adopts a rigorous Safer Recruitment Policy which is followed for every appointment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you are invited to interview, your suitability to work with children will be explored. As such you will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands which you have incurred.

If you are then successful at interview, an offer of employment will be made. This offer will be subject to the L.E.A.D Multi-Academy Trust Receiving:

• Satisfactory background checks e.g. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, prohibition check and medical check
• Satisfactory references
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Staff will be expected to take part in an induction day which has a safeguarding focus.

Staff will be expected to undertake CPD Safeguarding Training throughout every academic year.

There is a clear policy for staff conduct which all employees must adhere to.