Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) Responsible to: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL - DHT) Contract Permanent Salary/Grade: Scale 6.18- 6.20 Full-time Salary: £35,520 - 36,585 per annum Actual Salary: £32,425 per annum Salary according to scale. Additional consideration may be given for substantial relevant experience. Working hours/weeks: Term time (including twilights/inset days) + 2 weeks Mon-Fri 8:15-16:00 36 hours per week
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our school community. This role will require you to have previous safeguarding experience. The role will include liaising with social services, CAMHS and other external agencies and managing referrals to outside agencies. The role will also include working with the students and families referred by pastoral staff.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and efficient team player to join our safeguarding team:
Responsibilities
- To lead the school\'s daily response to safeguarding concerns and referrals;
- To keep up-to-date, accurate and secure records of students with Child in Need and Child Protection Plans;
- To ensure that all looked after, vulnerable, at risk students are given the appropriate care, guidance and support and are able to access the school curriculum/removing any barriers to their learning, liaising with the pastoral team when relevant;
- To take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment of children;
- To deputise for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and fulfil the responsibilities as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2025. Please see attachment for more details.
