Advert Post Title: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Salary: Grade 6, SCP 12 – 18 FTE £27,711 - £30,559
Actual £24,264 - £26,757
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Term Time Only
Post Responsible to: Designated Safeguarding Lead and Director of Inclusion
Closing Date: 30th March 2025
Interview Date: 7th April 2025
Start Date: ASAP
JOB PURPOSE
● To support the DSL to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact;
● To be available, in the absence of the DSL for staff to discuss any safeguarding concerns during term time and to support the arrangement of adequate and appropriate cover for out of hours/out of term time activities;
● Support the DSL to address all identified training needs relating to safeguarding;
● In agreement with the Headteacher, to deputise in the absence of the DSL
● The ability to support students and young people to achieve their potential by providing behaviour and pastoral support in line with their safeguarding needs,
Duties and Responsibilities
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
To support the DSL in Managing Referrals by:
● Referring all cases of suspected abuse of any pupil at the school to the Local Authority children's social care, ensuring that a response is received and recorded;
● Ensuring teachers fulfil their statutory duties ...