Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucester, GL3 4QF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a04579f9-fca8-4506-ac94-b219375cd76f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently recruiting for a Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead to join our brilliant Safeguarding and Pastoral Team from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the team.
At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.
We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.
Main responsibilities:
• To work with colleagues, Trustees and parents/carers, in partnership, sustaining and improving the quality of education
• To ensure the school safeguarding systems are rigorous, robust, easy to use and impactful
• To follow up on each safeguarding concern that has been raised by staff
• To work closely with the attendance team, SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team ensuring that students don’t fall through a gap
• To develop and maintain a culture of safety and vigilance in the school
• To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people in accordance with the Child Protections/Safeguarding and Inclusion policies
• Ensure the school systems for monitoring, tracking and following up on safeguarding concerns are rigorously implemented and of high quality which is flagged by members of staff
• Reinforce the high levels of expectations of vigilance around safeguarding, delivering staff training where it is either statutory or necessary
• To lead in the corporate responsibility for, and commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of the well-being and self-discipline of all students
• To ensure safeguarding tracking systems are utilised, constantly reviewed and improved
• To engage with local and national discourse on safeguarding and ensure the school policies are updated annually in line with guidance including the Greenshaw Learning Trust safeguarding policy and to ensure that parents/carers, governors and staff are aware of; have access to the policy
• To engage with the school culture, regularly walking the school and developing an understanding of the impact of student safety on teaching and learning
• Greet students each morning
• To work closely with the Local Authority to ensure that referrals are promptly and appropriately responded to, and to re-refer where necessary
• Develop the school’s relationship with the Local Authority, ensuring we utilise all existing support in improving attendance and ensuring the safety of the students
• To hold legal responsibility for dealing with safeguarding issues, providing advice and responding to concerns
• To refer cases to PREVENT/Channel and other agencies where appropriate
• Ensure the school is compliant with annual safeguarding training, regular safeguarding updates and to lead and monitor the completion of; and engagement in, annual KCSIE training
• Work with the various communities within Gloucestershire to build sound communication and trust
• To develop an understanding of local thresholds, assessments procedures and conference structures
• To provide data updates for SLT when required
• To be flexible and agile in responding to emerging need in the community
• To support teachers fulfilling their mandatory reporting duty regarding FGM
• To ensure the school meets all statutory requirements regarding safeguarding
• To maintain accurate and confidential child protection files for relevant students
• To facilitate external agencies working with students in school; without missing lessons unless in an emergency
• To understand and promote the link between positive mental health, attendance and engagement in school
• To always work with a view towards having all students in school; lessons and learning
• To be available during school hours to respond to safeguarding concerns but at times may be required to take action outside of school hours
• Liaise with parents/carers in relation to attendance, behaviour, safeguarding, social and emotional issues, internal and external exclusion and other occasions as required
• To perform particular assigned duties at the reasonable direction of the Headteacher or their designated representative(s)
• To act as part of the on-call system
You will need:
• Hold at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and English, A levels or equivalent qualifications
• Level 3 Child Protection qualification (in date)
• Evidence of personal commitment to CPD
• Proven successful experience working with or caring for children in any setting
• Commitment to ensuring a culture of vigilance within the school community
• An understanding of a ‘no excuses’ culture
• An understanding of kindness and how high expectations and kindness are linked
• Experience of working with data tracking and data management systems
• An in depth understanding of the local community and its perceived challenges
• An understanding, or willingness to learn, about local authority practices regarding safeguarding
• An understanding of local authority assessments procedures, thresholds for identification of abuse, and case conference practices
• Be dependable, able to follow instruction and respond to management directions
• Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training
• Have good working ICT Knowledge
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teachers only)
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We are currently recruiting for a Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead to join our brilliant Safeguarding and Pastoral Team from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the team.
At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.
We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.
Main responsibilities:
• To work with colleagues, Trustees and parents/carers, in partnership, sustaining and improving the quality of education
• To ensure the school safeguarding systems are rigorous, robust, easy to use and impactful
• To follow up on each safeguarding concern that has been raised by staff
• To work closely with the attendance team, SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team ensuring that students don’t fall through a gap
• To develop and maintain a culture of safety and vigilance in the school
• To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people in accordance with the Child Protections/Safeguarding and Inclusion policies
• Ensure the school systems for monitoring, tracking and following up on safeguarding concerns are rigorously implemented and of high quality which is flagged by members of staff
• Reinforce the high levels of expectations of vigilance around safeguarding, delivering staff training where it is either statutory or necessary
• To lead in the corporate responsibility for, and commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of the well-being and self-discipline of all students
• To ensure safeguarding tracking systems are utilised, constantly reviewed and improved
• To engage with local and national discourse on safeguarding and ensure the school policies are updated annually in line with guidance including the Greenshaw Learning Trust safeguarding policy and to ensure that parents/carers, governors and staff are aware of; have access to the policy
• To engage with the school culture, regularly walking the school and developing an understanding of the impact of student safety on teaching and learning
• Greet students each morning
• To work closely with the Local Authority to ensure that referrals are promptly and appropriately responded to, and to re-refer where necessary
• Develop the school’s relationship with the Local Authority, ensuring we utilise all existing support in improving attendance and ensuring the safety of the students
• To hold legal responsibility for dealing with safeguarding issues, providing advice and responding to concerns
• To refer cases to PREVENT/Channel and other agencies where appropriate
• Ensure the school is compliant with annual safeguarding training, regular safeguarding updates and to lead and monitor the completion of; and engagement in, annual KCSIE training
• Work with the various communities within Gloucestershire to build sound communication and trust
• To develop an understanding of local thresholds, assessments procedures and conference structures
• To provide data updates for SLT when required
• To be flexible and agile in responding to emerging need in the community
• To support teachers fulfilling their mandatory reporting duty regarding FGM
• To ensure the school meets all statutory requirements regarding safeguarding
• To maintain accurate and confidential child protection files for relevant students
• To facilitate external agencies working with students in school; without missing lessons unless in an emergency
• To understand and promote the link between positive mental health, attendance and engagement in school
• To always work with a view towards having all students in school; lessons and learning
• To be available during school hours to respond to safeguarding concerns but at times may be required to take action outside of school hours
• Liaise with parents/carers in relation to attendance, behaviour, safeguarding, social and emotional issues, internal and external exclusion and other occasions as required
• To perform particular assigned duties at the reasonable direction of the Headteacher or their designated representative(s)
• To act as part of the on-call system
You will need:
• Hold at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and English, A levels or equivalent qualifications
• Level 3 Child Protection qualification (in date)
• Evidence of personal commitment to CPD
• Proven successful experience working with or caring for children in any setting
• Commitment to ensuring a culture of vigilance within the school community
• An understanding of a ‘no excuses’ culture
• An understanding of kindness and how high expectations and kindness are linked
• Experience of working with data tracking and data management systems
• An in depth understanding of the local community and its perceived challenges
• An understanding, or willingness to learn, about local authority practices regarding safeguarding
• An understanding of local authority assessments procedures, thresholds for identification of abuse, and case conference practices
• Be dependable, able to follow instruction and respond to management directions
• Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training
• Have good working ICT Knowledge
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teachers only)
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.