Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Harriscareers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Battersea is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils. You will support a culture of vigilance and professional curiosity across the school.

If you are a DDSL looking to grow, inspire and develop, this role will contribute to creating a safe, inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

Qualifications

• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to work with the DSL to promote and safeguard welfare of all pupils.
• Opportunity to grow, inspire and develop.
• Value of Knowledge, Integrity and Resilience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote safeguarding across the school.
• Support a culture of vigilance, openness and professional curiosity.
• Contribute to communicating and reiterating the school vision and mission to students.

Job description

We are looking for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils across the school. You will play a key role in ensuring that safeguarding remains a central priority within the school, supporting a strong culture of vigilance, openness and professional curiosity.

If you are a DDSL who is looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. You will contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment where every pupil is protected from harm and has the opportunity to thrive.

The development of our students academically, personally and professionally is at the heart of everything we do at Harris Academy Battersea. Our values of Knowledge, Integrity and Resilience embody the qualities we seek to promote and expect to see in our young people. You will take a key role in the communication and reiteration of our vision and mission to our students: ‘We develop aspirational young people to thrive in a changing world’.

If you are committed to these values and want to make a real difference to the lives of our young people, then we would welcome an application.

The actual salary for this role will be £36,630-£38,315 (39 weeks per year, 40 hours per week).