Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

35 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time + 3 weeks)

(Actual pro rata salary £38,778 to £46,487)

* Are you an experienced Safeguarding practitioner passionate about championing child protection?

* We are looking for an ambitious and committed Deputy DSL to support on all safeguarding and child protection work in the Academy.

Broadway Academy Trust is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and constantly strives for excellence.

You will work closely with the Deputy Head with strategic responsibility for safeguarding and SLT to ensure Broadway Academy's safeguarding responsibilities are fully met and proactively managed. As part of the pastoral team, you will co-ordinate, advise and support year teams and academy staff to deliver safeguarding responsibilities to the highest standards.

You will be responsible for the operational leadership of whole school safeguarding and child protection across the Academy (including online safety, understanding the filtering, and monitoring systems in place). You will ensure the Academy is statutorily compliant and maintains a strong culture of safeguarding.

Your role includes: overseeing the Academy's safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and effective; taking part in child protection strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contributing to the assessment of children; advising and supporting staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters; liaising with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police; and training staff and managing a team of Year Link DSLs.

• DSL qualification - ideally at level 5
• Excellent knowledge of KCSIE, Safer Working practice, Prevent and Online Safety
• Substantial experience of DSL work in an education environment, preferably secondary
• Excellent organisational skills and communication skills
• Significant experience of managing challenging conversations with students and parents on safeguarding and well-being
• Experience of Multi-agency working and an understanding of the role of agencies in keeping children safe

This is an opportunity to make a difference within a school which encourages students and staff to be aspirational. We have an innovative partnership with a well-regarded school in the independent sector and a thriving outdoor education centre in Worcestershire. We prioritise staff development and provide structured CPD. Staff wellbeing is important to us and the Trust provides an employee assistance programme for staff.

If you are keen to work in a successful and growing academy trust which encourages staff to aim high in their own careers, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Broadway Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.