Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) required for January 2026
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1ea2b8f8-bb49-4c36-b93e-0f97ab82df2c |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our school community. This role will require you to have previous safeguarding experience. The role will include liaising with social services, CAMHS and other external agencies and managing referrals to outside agencies. The role will also include working with the students and families referred by pastoral staff.
What the school offers its staff
• Excellent Training Programme
• A cohesive team of people who believe in working collaboratively; sharing ideas and supporting each other.
• The chance to join a growing school with further opportunities for progression as the school reaches capacity.
Further details about the role
Purpose of the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic,caringand efficient team player to join our safeguarding team:
• To lead the school’s daily response to safeguarding concerns andreferrals;
• To keep up-to-date,accurateand secure records of students with Child in Need and Child ProtectionPlans;
• To ensure that all looked after, vulnerable,at riskstudents are given theappropriate care, guidance and support andare able toaccess the school curriculum/removing any barriers to their learning, liaising with the pastoral team whenrelevant;
• To take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment ofchildren;
• To deputise for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and fulfil the responsibilities as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our school community. This role will require you to have previous safeguarding experience. The role will include liaising with social services, CAMHS and other external agencies and managing referrals to outside agencies. The role will also include working with the students and families referred by pastoral staff.
What the school offers its staff
• Excellent Training Programme
• A cohesive team of people who believe in working collaboratively; sharing ideas and supporting each other.
• The chance to join a growing school with further opportunities for progression as the school reaches capacity.
Further details about the role
Purpose of the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic,caringand efficient team player to join our safeguarding team:
• To lead the school’s daily response to safeguarding concerns andreferrals;
• To keep up-to-date,accurateand secure records of students with Child in Need and Child ProtectionPlans;
• To ensure that all looked after, vulnerable,at riskstudents are given theappropriate care, guidance and support andare able toaccess the school curriculum/removing any barriers to their learning, liaising with the pastoral team whenrelevant;
• To take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment ofchildren;
• To deputise for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and fulfil the responsibilities as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.