Designated Safeguarding Lead

My client is a reputable snd successful special needs school, currently seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

If you have safeguarding exprerience and skills for this role.

Use your safeguarding knowledge & skills to keep our pupils safe & thriving.

Our School is a successful and growing special school for pupils aged 2-19 with complex learning needs. Safeguarding is a key component of what we do, and we need an experienced practitioner to lead a small team of Deputy DSLs.

We're looking for someone who:

Has substantial knowledge and experience of safeguarding and a very good understanding of SEND, especially children and young people with complex needs. Experience of working in a Children With Disabilities Team would be an advantage. You should be competent and confident in handling a case load and liaising with teachers and a variety of external professionals.

Applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates and men are welcome, because both groups are currently under-represented on the staff. Henry Tyndale School and Hampshire County Council are equal opportunity employers and our recruitment processes are compliant with the Equality Act 2010.

Permanent, 43 weeks per year (term-time plus some additional days during school holidays as required)

Hampshire County Council - Grade F (Pro-Rata @ 43 weeks per year)

Actual salary (subject to negotiation and confirmation) = £32,566 to £36,119