Assistant Headteacher & Safeguarding Lead (Primary)

Suffolk County Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmswell Primary School is seeking an experienced, committed and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. The post combines whole-school leadership with a particular focus on safeguarding and child protection, including acting as the DSL or a senior member of the DSL team.

The role includes a two-day-per-week teaching commitment to maintain strong classroom practice and daily links with pupils, while supporting staff, driving school improvement, and ensuring high

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL.
• Strong leadership with a track record in primary education.
• Excellent teaching across all year groups and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and child protection across the school.
• Provide strategic leadership with a focus on safeguarding and school improvement.
• Deliver a two-day-per-week teaching commitment while maintaining classroom practice.
• Support staff development and promote high standards of inclusion and wellbeing.

Skills

DSL experience

Leadership

Primary teaching

Communication

Education

QTS / Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Elmswell Primary School is seeking an experienced, committed and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. The post combines whole-school leadership with a particular focus on safeguarding and child protection, including acting as the DSL or a senior member of the DSL team.

The role includes a two-day-per-week teaching commitment to maintain strong classroom practice and daily links with pupils, while supporting staff, driving school improvement, and ensuring high