At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring child welfare and safeguarding policies.
- Company: Join Ark John Keats, a thriving all-through school with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, gym discounts, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements may be considered; vibrant environment with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding and a passion for child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
Primary Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Salary: Support Band 5-7 (Outer London) ranging from point 5-24 (£29,432-£38,734) term time only, depending on experience.
Term Time only, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. While part-time working cannot be considered for this role, flexible working arrangements may be considered.
Contract: Permanent
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) plays a key role in supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The DDSL helps ensure that effective safeguarding policies, procedures and practices are in place and consistently applied across the school.
The DDSL will act as a point of contact for safeguarding concerns and contribute to a strong culture of vigilance and child protection.
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Ark John Keats was founded in 2013 with one class of reception children. We are now a fully-fledged all-through school, running from nursery to year 13, with over 1700 children. Our secondary school is oversubscribed, with a waiting list for every year group. Our community is composed of supportive and committed families who buy into our vision and work with us to ensure their children achieve all they are capable of in the future.
We aspire for all our children to have the academic knowledge necessary to enable them to progress to university, for pupils to have a love of learning and curiosity about the world, and for them to be polite, well-mannered young people who take responsibility for their choices and drive their own destinies.
Ark John Keats is part of Ark Schools, a hugely successful network serving pupils from deprived communities. Our network shares a belief in our six pillars.
Travelling by rail from central London: Our nearest overground station, Turkey Street, is a 10 minute walk from the school and stops at Seven Sisters, Stoke Newington and Hackney Downs on the way to Liverpool Street. National Rail services are also a 10 minute walk and stop at Tottenham Hale and Hackney Downs before finishing at Liverpool Street.
Travelling by car: We are easily reached by car, with most of North East London accessible within 30 minutes. There is free on site parking for staff.
Diversity and inclusion: To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Deputy Safeguarding Lead in Enfield employer: Ark Schools
ARK SCHOOLS is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering competitive salaries above the main pay scale and extensive training opportunities. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and a vibrant work culture, employees are encouraged to inspire students through engaging lessons in a supportive environment. This role not only allows for personal fulfilment but also contributes to a meaningful educational experience for students.
