At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding initiatives and drive high standards in a specialist SEN school.
- Company: Established SEN school in London with a focus on inclusion and child protection.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant career growth within a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and shape the future of vulnerable students.
- Qualifications: QTS, senior leadership experience, and strong safeguarding knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
An established specialist SEN school in London is seeking an experienced and inspirational Senior Leadership Team (SLT) member and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join the school from September. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced education professional who can provide strategic leadership while taking responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school.
The Role
- Act as the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead and lead all safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Provide strategic and operational leadership as a member of SLT
- Oversee safeguarding referrals, concerns, records and multi-agency work
- Work closely with social services, local authorities, police and external professionals
- Support the Headteacher with school improvement, policy development and strategic planning
- Monitor pupil welfare, attendance, behaviour and wider pastoral outcomes
- Lead safeguarding training and provide advice and guidance to staff
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently implemented
- Promote a strong culture of safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations
- Support and develop staff across the school
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- QTS and significant experience within education
- Previous senior leadership and/or DSL experience
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and KCSIE
- Experience working with pupils with SEND, complex needs and/or SEMH
- Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills
- Experience working effectively with external agencies and families
- A calm, visible and child-centred leadership style
- The ability to balance strategic leadership with effective safeguarding practice
This role would suit an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, experienced SENCO, Head of School or senior SEND professional looking to take on a significant SLT and safeguarding leadership position.
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