DDSL/Family Worker
| Posting date: | 07 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4HS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f43dd459-96bf-425c-90ba-ffd84a2b9ac3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) / Family Worker
East Sussex Skills Academy (ESSA) withinLondon South East Academies Trust
Salary:LSEAT H24–H28 | £27,445–£30,866 (actual)Hours:35 hours per week | Term Time Only
East Sussex Skills Academy (ESSA) is seeking a dedicatedDeputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) / Family Workerto support safeguarding, attendance and pupil wellbeing within our alternative provision.
Working closely with the DSL and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in ensuring robust safeguarding practices, effective multi‑agency working and meaningful support for pupils and families, particularly those who are most vulnerable.
The role includes:
• Day‑to‑day safeguarding and welfare support
• Acting as a key point of contact for pupils, families, staff and external agencies
• Leading and contributing to multi‑agency safeguarding and attendance work
• Monitoring attendance and safeguarding concerns using data to inform action
• Supporting families experiencing complex challenges
• Contributing to pupil induction and ongoing wellbeing support
We are looking for someone who:
• Holds safeguarding qualifications
• Has experience of safeguarding and/or attendance in an educational setting
• Has strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Is resilient, flexible and committed to inclusive education
• Can work confidently with vulnerable pupils and families
Experience inSEMH or alternative provisionis desirable.
London South East Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to anEnhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
East Sussex Skills Academy, located in Bexhill, recently joined London South East Academies Trust. As an alternative provision, the school supports up to 94 pupils in Years 9-11 who are unable to access mainstream education.
ESSA offers a broad range of vocational pathways. Pupils receive high quality teaching in maths, English and science alongside expert professional tuition in Construction multi-trades, Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty, Automotive, Hospitality & Catering, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity.
We are committed to helping our young people to re-engage with learning and develop the skills they need for successful progression into further education, apprenticeships and employment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) / Family Worker
East Sussex Skills Academy (ESSA) withinLondon South East Academies Trust
Salary:LSEAT H24–H28 | £27,445–£30,866 (actual)Hours:35 hours per week | Term Time Only
East Sussex Skills Academy (ESSA) is seeking a dedicatedDeputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) / Family Workerto support safeguarding, attendance and pupil wellbeing within our alternative provision.
Working closely with the DSL and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in ensuring robust safeguarding practices, effective multi‑agency working and meaningful support for pupils and families, particularly those who are most vulnerable.
The role includes:
• Day‑to‑day safeguarding and welfare support
• Acting as a key point of contact for pupils, families, staff and external agencies
• Leading and contributing to multi‑agency safeguarding and attendance work
• Monitoring attendance and safeguarding concerns using data to inform action
• Supporting families experiencing complex challenges
• Contributing to pupil induction and ongoing wellbeing support
We are looking for someone who:
• Holds safeguarding qualifications
• Has experience of safeguarding and/or attendance in an educational setting
• Has strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Is resilient, flexible and committed to inclusive education
• Can work confidently with vulnerable pupils and families
Experience inSEMH or alternative provisionis desirable.
London South East Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to anEnhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
East Sussex Skills Academy, located in Bexhill, recently joined London South East Academies Trust. As an alternative provision, the school supports up to 94 pupils in Years 9-11 who are unable to access mainstream education.
ESSA offers a broad range of vocational pathways. Pupils receive high quality teaching in maths, English and science alongside expert professional tuition in Construction multi-trades, Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty, Automotive, Hospitality & Catering, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity.
We are committed to helping our young people to re-engage with learning and develop the skills they need for successful progression into further education, apprenticeships and employment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.