Salary: Main Pay Range TLR1A ( Outer London Weighting) well-being cash plan pension scheme (TPS) additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full Time Contract type: Permanent Start date: As soon as Possible Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career? We are looking to appoint an inspirational, organised and ambitious Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) will assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in all matters of safeguarding and child protection across the school. The ability to teach either English, Maths, Science, Business and IT would be desirable. You're someone who has: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Have an awareness and understanding of policies and procedures relating to children's services Thorough and up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice Ready for your talents to be nurtured? Come and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. In collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day. At our school, we ensure that you have the time and space needed to get on with what matters most - educating - so we remove as much administrative burden from you as possible. About Bexleyheath Academy: Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people. The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position. Closing date: 6th January 2025 Interviews: 14th January 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.