Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Location:

Yate Academy, Bristol

Start date:

September 2026

Salary: NJC pay scale Points 25 to 28, £36,363.00 - £39,152.00 per annum

Hours:

36 per week, Full Time, Permanent Contract

Job type:
Support Staff
- Educational

Job category:
Support Role
- Education/Behavioural Support

Job reference: GST-R2067

We are looking for a dedicated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our friendly, supportive team at Yate Academy, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, from September 2026. This is a year‑round role.

The Deputy Safeguarding Lead will support the aims and objectives of the school. Key duties include:

• Manage attendance, pastoral and welfare/safeguarding issues.
• Work with pupils and families to maximise support and their learning for individual pupils.
• Contribute to the development of a whole-school approach to overcome obstacles to learning and improve pupil participation in learning and whole-school life.

Child Protection

• Support pupils and parents of children on Child Protection Plans and implement all aspects of the academy’s Child Protection procedures and protocols under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Early Intervention and External Services

• Lead Professional in EHAP meetings and attend other external meetings such as Child In Need/CP core group or case conferences and other multi-agency meetings under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Transition - supporting transition visits/plans and gathering Year 6 safeguarding information.
• School Health Nurse referrals and other external agency referrals.
• CMOPS - daily monitor and action/tasks at the discretion of the DSL.

Attendance

• Alert parents to patterns of absence and use a solution-focused approach to implementing support plans via SAM.
• Liaise with the attendance officer on a weekly basis to discuss attendance progress and send out attendance warning letters for students close to PA category.
• Chair School Attendance Meetings in line with the attendance policy and in conjunction with the Attendance Officer. Agree targets with parents/carers to improve attendance and inform them of the legal requirements and the process for continued unauthorised absences.
• Personalise Individual Health Care plans (IHCPs) for students with mental health or medical issues that impede attendance.
• Implement the Academy’s pick-up transport service when required.
• Attend home visits for attendance or welfare support.
• Complete all attendance documentation in line with the Local Authority’s procedures and Greenshaw procedures including any relevant referral forms for the PLC or other alternative providers.
• Attend and support subsequent attendance review meetings, with Safeguarding & Behaviour Lead and Educational Welfare Officer.
• Collate, complete, review and update attendance snapshots for all students in the persistent absence category.
• Alert and liaise with social workers and other agencies regarding absence for CIN/CP/EHAP/Family Plus students.

Pastoral Care

• Provide support to the Heads of Key Stages in all matters concerning the wellbeing, safety, behaviour and attendance of their students.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, liaising with parents regarding all aspects of pastoral care and safeguarding.
• Coach and mentor targeted students to remove barriers to learning.
• Facilitate social skills intervention workshops for targeted students.
• Work with the SEN team to support vulnerable students.

Behaviour

• Provide on-call support as requested by line managers or SLT.
• Actively promote positive behaviour throughout the Academy in line with the school behaviour policy.
• Assist the Behaviour Lead or SLT in removing students from classrooms whose behaviour is a concern as requested by line manager or SLT.

Admissions

• Process in-year admissions in line with Greenshaw admissions policy.

Problems and Decision Making

• Exercise responsibility for the welfare and safety of pupils at all times, intervening where necessary to ensure safe and proper conduct.

• Professional development and career progression.
• Generous Holiday allowance (26 days + 2 extra statutory days, plus bank holidays).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card.
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only).
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Gym discounts.
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59 pm on 17th July 2026. The role is due to commence from September 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.