Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Thomas Telford School; Bloxwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bloxwich is seeking a dedicated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This critical role encompasses managing safeguarding referrals, ensuring the welfare of students, and liaising with parents and agencies. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of safeguarding practices, data protection, and be involved in training and meetings. The position offers a salary range of £22,000-£26,000 for a full-time role during term time, with part-time options available.

Benefits

Professional development days

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and welfare practices in an educational setting.
• Ability to manage safeguarding referrals and follow procedures.
• Understanding of legislation related to child protection.

Responsibilities

• Manage safeguarding referrals and paperwork.
• Attend safeguarding meetings and training sessions.
• Support vulnerable students and communicate with parents.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Data protection awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Walsall Academy

Closing date for applications: 19/01/2026

Position Description

Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon, Monday 19 January 2026

We are seeking a committed and proactive Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our team. This is a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students within our care.

• To undertake activities as part of the safeguarding team including managing safeguarding referrals regarding students.
• To complete relevant paperwork and update safeguarding systems.
• To attend safeguarding meetings for students.
• To attend relevant training and events.
• To undertake home visits for vulnerable students absent from school.
• To liaise with parents and carers of students regarding safeguarding.
• Communicate with external professionals or agencies regarding safeguarding issues including making referrals where appropriate.
• To provide support for students, as appropriate.
• To liaise with staff to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• To collate and monitor safeguarding data.
• Understand the filtering and monitoring systems and processes in place in the school, including how to manage them effectively and escape concerns when identified.
• Make sure that the filtering and monitoring systems and processes block harmful and inappropriate content without unreasonably impacting teaching and learning.
• To maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour and to uphold the Nolan Principles.
• To have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and to ensure that the Academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy along with e‑Safety Policies are adhered to.
• To adhere to the Code of Conduct which is provided annually.
• All employees are expected to work within the confines of the Data Protection Act and to take appropriate measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of data.
• To adhere to the Academy’s Health and Safety Policy.

Start date: To be agreed with successful candidate.

Salary: £22,000-£26,000 actual salary (term time only); 37.5 hours per week, 190 days per year plus professional development days. Full-time preferred, but part-time will be considered

Walsall Academy is committed to safeguarding our students and all posts will require enhanced DBS check and standard pre‑employment checks. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), refers to the role of online searches as part of due diligence within the recruitment process. In response,与 all short‑listed candidates will undergo an onlineFight prior to interview. KCSiE also refers to the safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification, and whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they areBlogs disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.