Designated Safeguarding Lead | Secondary School
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Social Work
Child Protection
An Outstanding secondary school in Sutton is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership across safeguarding and child protection.
Previous school-based safeguarding experience is essential, with substantial experience working as a DSL or DDSL in a secondary environment.
You'll work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team while acting as a key point of contact for students, families and external professionals.
Your ResponsibilitiesLeading the school's safeguarding provision
Managing complex safeguarding cases
Overseeing referrals and external agency involvement
Working with social care and other professionals
Providing advice and guidance to staff
Delivering safeguarding training
Monitoring safeguarding policies and procedures
Preparing safeguarding reports for senior leaders and governors
About YouYou should have excellent knowledge of KCSIE and statutory safeguarding procedures, with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive cases.
Experience with child protection conferences, strategy meetings, Prevent and multi-agency working would be highly advantageous.
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.
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