Safeguarding Officer​/Deputy DSL

About this Role

We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Safeguarding Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of all students, ensuring that safeguarding remains at the heart of our Academy's culture and practice.

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), senior leaders, staff, parents/carers and external agencies, you will support the identification, assessment, and management of safeguarding concerns; maintain accurate and confidential records; contribute to safeguarding interventions; and help ensure that the school meets its statutory safeguarding responsibilities.

The role requires excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills, together with a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and multi‑agency working. You will provide advice and guidance to staff, support vulnerable students, and help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

This is a permanent, term‑time only post, working 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Charnwood College is an oversubscribed 11 to 18 school that has seen significant improvements over the last five years. The most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Good in all areas, noting a culture of respect and positivity and an inclusive, calm environment for learning. The well‑maintained 40‑acre site offers excellent facilities in sports, arts, and technology. Our curriculum, supported by the David Ross Education Trust, provides broad and balanced opportunities, with teachers following a common lesson rubric and embedded routines.

All classrooms are equipped with visualisers. We are dedicated to developing and supporting staff, offering a bespoke CPD programme and encouraging professional development, including NPQs and Masters. Enrichment opportunities cover sport, arts, music, and adventurous visits, with a varied calendar of events that staff are encouraged to support.

Salary: NJC
12 £ 28,598 FTE (actual salary £25,119 per annum, pro‑rate)

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform:
  Health & Wellbeing Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.