Safeguarding Lead & Deputy DSL

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Safeguarding Lead & Deputy DSL

E-ACT Bristol Academy South Secondary - Ambition, Community, Opportunity

E-ACT Bristol Academy South is a welcoming, ambitious all-through school serving the heart of South Bristol. Spanning Nursery to Year 11, the academy provides a strong sense of continuity and community, offering children and young people a supportive, inclusive environment in which to learn and grow.

With a dedicated Primary and Secondary phase, our academy provides a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to work hard, embrace challenges, and develop the confidence they need to succeed. Our staff team is committed to delivering a broad and aspirational curriculum, enriched by strong pastoral care and a focus on personal development.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Joining Bristol Academy South means becoming part of a collaborative, values-driven educational community. As an E-ACT colleague, you’ll also have access to excellent professional development, supportive networks, and the chance to help shape the future of a school committed to raising aspirations and celebrating excellence.

If you are ready to support and inspire children and young people across a diverse and vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more: E-ACT Bristol Academy South Website

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? E-ACT Bristol Academy South is seeking an experienced and dedicated Safeguarding Lead & Deputy DSL to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all students. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will lead day-to-day safeguarding across the academy, manage complex safeguarding cases, coordinate interventions and deputise for the DSL when required.

You will work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external agencies to safeguard vulnerable children, promote positive outcomes and ensure the academy meets all statutory safeguarding responsibilities. The role includes leading safeguarding referrals, monitoring safeguarding practice, maintaining high-quality records, contributing to attendance and inclusion strategies, and helping to foster a strong culture of vigilance across the school.

We are looking for an individual with extensive safeguarding knowledge, experience of managing complex child protection cases, and the confidence to provide advice, support and challenge to colleagues. You will have a thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, multi-agency working and best practice, alongside a commitment to ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive.

• Lead the day-to-day safeguarding function across the academy, ensuring concerns are identified, managed and escalated appropriately.
• Deputise for the Designated Safeguarding Lead, making safeguarding decisions in line with statutory guidance when required.
• Manage complex safeguarding and child protection cases, maintaining accurate, confidential and compliant records.
• Work closely with students, families and external agencies to coordinate interventions and achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children.
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture through staff guidance, training, compliance monitoring and safeguarding improvement activities.

• SCP
  28-32
• £35,571.45 - £38,921.56 - FTE: £40,444.00 - £44,253.00
• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Permanent

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• DSL or Deputy DSL safeguarding training.
• Experience of…