Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Youth Development, School Counseling & Student Support, Child Development/Support
About this Role
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
37 hoursper week, 41 weeks per year
Part time,Permanent
Grade G1
FTE £37,280 actual salary £34,010.57
We arean AMBITIOUS school, with a strong sense
of BELONGING and CREATIVITY atthe heart.
Glebe Farm School is a newly established,purpose-built all-through school located in the thriving community of Glebe Farm. Once fully operational, the school will accommodate up to 1,569 pupils.
As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering an outstanding 21st-century curriculum to all ourpupils.
Glebe Farm School is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning(IFtL) family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together. At IFtL we are never alone, we know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.
Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a positive difference in the lives of children andyoung people? We are seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable and compassionate Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and success of our pupils. This role will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in delivering effective safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the school and will actas the lead safeguarding professional in the absence of the DSL
Aim andmain purpose of the role:- • Support the management of safeguarding and child protection concerns.
- • Make referrals to external agencies and coordinate support where required.
- • Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
- • Provide safeguarding advice and guidance to colleagues.
- • Work collaboratively with families and external professionals.
- • Attend safeguarding and multi-agencymeetings.
- • Support safeguarding audits,monitoring and reporting activities.
- • Promote pupil voice and ensure children feel listened to and supported.
- • Support safeguarding training and awareness across the school.
- • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the DSL.
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We canoffer:
Aspart of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates have access to enhanced family leave,Employee Assistance program, bespoke CPD and auto enrolment in LGPS/Teacher pension. All IFtL employees have accessto a benefits platform which offers discount on gym membership, cinema tickets,cycle to work scheme and much more.
Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in orderto create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.
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nspiring
Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to followIFtL's safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.
All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject toan Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check
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