At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding and child protection efforts, ensuring student welfare is prioritised.
- Company: Join Burnt Mill Academy, a caring school focused on student happiness and safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible PPA, generous pension, private healthcare, and discounted gym memberships.
- Other info: Be part of a thriving community with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by fostering a strong safeguarding culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced, committed, and highly effective Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our Extended Leadership Team. This is a pivotal non-teaching role responsible for leading and managing all aspects of safeguarding and child protection across the school. The successful candidate will champion a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring that the welfare of children remains at the heart of all decision‑making. Working closely with senior leaders, staff, families, governors, and external agencies, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice.
Burnt Mill is a caring and friendly school and our students tell us that when they come to school, they feel happy, safe and they enjoy their learning. This positive environment, where our students are supported and inspired to be the best that they can possibly be, enables every child to thrive. Indeed, many pupils enjoy school life so much that they often stay until 5.00 pm to continue their studies or to participate in extra‑curricular activities.
BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted. The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high‑achieving, and independent individuals.
BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well‑being:
- Enhanced and flexible PPA
- Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
- Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work
- Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
- Lifestyle and discount savings
- Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
Advert may close early if suitable candidate is found.
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Non-teaching - Extended LeadershipEDV/2026/BMA/96942 in Harlow employer: BMAT
BMAT is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a crucial role in fostering a safe and nurturing environment for students, backed by generous benefits such as enhanced PPA, private healthcare, and a strong pension scheme. Located in Harlow, BMAT provides ample opportunities for personal development and engagement in a thriving educational community dedicated to achieving outstanding outcomes for every child.
