At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding and child protection initiatives to ensure every learner feels safe and supported.
- Company: Nightingale Community Academy and Nightingale Preparatory Learning, committed to a thriving culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension schemes, wellbeing support, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a supportive working environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable learners and shape a positive safeguarding culture.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 11180 - 48934 £ per year.
Position Summary
We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection across both Nightingale Community Academy and Nightingale Preparatory Learning.
The successful candidate will be passionate about safeguarding, confident in managing complex child protection matters and committed to developing an outstanding safeguarding culture where every learner feels safe, supported and able to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection across both NCA and NPL.
- Ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- Lead and manage safeguarding systems, statutory processes and complex safeguarding cases such as Child Protection, Child in Need, Early Help, Prevent and LADO referrals.
- Line‑manage Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and safeguarding staff, giving professional support, supervision and quality assurance.
- Work collaboratively with senior leaders, therapists, attendance teams, families and external agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners.
- Monitor safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing data to identify trends, drive continuous improvement and keep practice consistent across both provisions.
Qualifications and Experience
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3) Training (or willingness to obtain immediately).
- Experience working as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and multi‑agency working.
- Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with learners, families, colleagues and external professionals.
- Salary and Working Pattern
Salary: Inner London Grade PO4 (Point 41‑44) – Actual salary £46,111.80 to £48,934.88 (FTE £51,223 to £54,359). Working pattern: Term time plus 2 weeks, 36 hours.
Benefits
- Pathways for progression within the trust.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) with life cover.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme.
- Employee wellbeing support: counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, enhanced parental leave (including Employee Assistance Programme).
- Discounts: My Gym, Corporate Eyecare, Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, and teacher discounts.
- Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme.
- Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
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Designated Safeguarding Lead in London employer: Nightingale Community Academy
Nightingale Community Academy and Nightingale Preparatory Learning offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where the well-being of both staff and students is paramount. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will benefit from comprehensive employee support, including mental health resources and flexible working arrangements, while also having clear pathways for professional growth within the trust. Located in Inner London, this role not only provides competitive salary packages but also access to various discounts and pension schemes, making it an excellent choice for those passionate about safeguarding and education.
Contact Details:
Nightingale Community Academy Recruitment Team
