Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead; DDSL

Position: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Location: Bradley Stoke

# Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Employer:

Bradley Stoke Community School

Location:

Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time, Term Time Salary:
£40,777 - £44,075 (£35,073 - £37,910 pro rata)
Posted:
27th July 2026

Expires:
7th September 2026 09:00 AM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
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* * Bradley Stoke Community School
**** Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
**** Full Time, Permanent
**** Term Time Only plus INSETs
**** Pay Scale:
Grade 6 £ 40,777 - £44,075 (£35,073 - £37,910 pro rata)
** Due to the promotion of our DDSL to DSL at another school within the trust, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate
** Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
** to support our commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all children and young people.

As Deputy DSL, you will play a vital role in promoting the welfare of pupils, supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented across the organisation.
** Key Responsibilities*
* • Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in managing safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Act as a point of contact for staff, children, families, and external agencies.
• Assist with safeguarding referrals and record-keeping, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Promote a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
• Support staff training and raise awareness of safeguarding best practices.
• Contribute to safeguarding audits, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
** What We're Looking For*
* • A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within safeguarding, education, childcare, social care, or a related field.
• Confidence in managing sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Ability to work collaboratively and make informed decisions under pressure.
** Why Join Us?*
* • A rewarding role with real impact
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and safeguarding training
• Opportunity to help shape and strengthen safeguarding practices
• A workplace committed to the wellbeing of children, young people, and staff

If you are passionate about protecting and empowering children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
** Our Philosophy as an Employer
** Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
** Benefits*
* • Pension Scheme
• Flexible and Family Friendly policies
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
** Closing date: 9am, Monday 7th September 2026
**** Date of Interviews: W/C 7th September 2026
*** The Olympus Academy Trust – Bradley Stoke Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety.

Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
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