Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1BP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 85e24458-7a58-46aa-ab93-b34785b9c5d5 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to join Harris Academy Merton, to support the DSL working with at-risk students and their families.
The actual salary for this role will be £33,468 - £33,970 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).
We would like to hear from you if you have:
• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
• A clear and good understanding of safeguarding issues, theory and practice, with particular regard to:
• refer cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children's social care as required;
• support staff who make referrals to local authority children's social care;
• refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required;
• support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme;
• refer cases where a person is dismissed or left due to risk/harm to a child to the Disclosure and Barring Service as required; and
• refer cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police as required.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft software with knowledge of using a management Information system for input and export of student data
• Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families.
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Good understanding of a range of welfare issues that may be affecting students and their families
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ‘'Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people.
We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Further details about the role
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is expected to be experienced in this role and to:
• Refer cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children's social care as required;
• Support staff who make referrals to local authority children's social care;
• Refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required;
• Support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme;
• Refer cases where a person is dismissed or left due to risk/harm to a child to the Disclosure and Barring Service as required; and
• Refer cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police as required
• Whole school Safeguarding training
• Prepare and present information to present information to present to the Academy Governors, ALG and Ofsted
• Management of CPOMS; ensuring that Academy Staff are using it correctly and training if required
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Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to join Harris Academy Merton, to support the DSL working with at-risk students and their families.
The actual salary for this role will be £33,468 - £33,970 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).
We would like to hear from you if you have:
• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
• A clear and good understanding of safeguarding issues, theory and practice, with particular regard to:
• refer cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children's social care as required;
• support staff who make referrals to local authority children's social care;
• refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required;
• support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme;
• refer cases where a person is dismissed or left due to risk/harm to a child to the Disclosure and Barring Service as required; and
• refer cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police as required.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft software with knowledge of using a management Information system for input and export of student data
• Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families.
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Good understanding of a range of welfare issues that may be affecting students and their families
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ‘'Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people.
We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Further details about the role
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is expected to be experienced in this role and to:
• Refer cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children's social care as required;
• Support staff who make referrals to local authority children's social care;
• Refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required;
• Support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme;
• Refer cases where a person is dismissed or left due to risk/harm to a child to the Disclosure and Barring Service as required; and
• Refer cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police as required
• Whole school Safeguarding training
• Prepare and present information to present information to present to the Academy Governors, ALG and Ofsted
• Management of CPOMS; ensuring that Academy Staff are using it correctly and training if required
•
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.