Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ark; Greater London, Ealing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

About The Role

We have an unwavering belief that every child can meet the highest expectations of behaviour, effort and academic progress. The Deputy DSL will be critical to supporting those children who find it hardest to meet those expectations to do so.

As DDSL you will build close and professional relationships with vulnerable students, their families and their support networks to enable them to achieve outstanding academic and personal progress providing a real opportunity to transform students’ futures.

The successful candidate will have some relevant experience of working with children and the drive and enthusiasm to inspire our students. Crucial to this role is the ability to coach and develop students to become the best version of themselves. The successful candidate will be someone who is excited and motivated by this responsibility.

Benefits

• Leaders at Soane prevent unnecessary demands on teacher time – meetings, marking and administrative tasks are minimised to ensure teachers can be highly effective. The curriculum and resourcing ensure that teachers rarely plan alone: staff time is used where it is most valuable: working as a team to implement the curriculum for the students in our classrooms.
• We have a truly open-door culture where frequent low-stakes feedback is the norm. We value the input of all of our staff and collaborate to ensure the academy continues to improve as it expands. We frequently host teams of domestic and international educators who come to learn from us and help us shape our provision.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school.
• Coaching for every teacher.
• Protected co-planning time.
• Access to high-quality, regular professional development.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Arkhere

About Us

We are a new secondary school in Acton which opened in 2021. We will have 900 students in Years 7-11 from September 2025. Pupils will be sitting their GCSE exams for the first time and preparing for progression to A-level.

Ark Soane seeks to redefine what is possible in education. Our model is “simplicity delivered expertly”: by delivering an immaculately planned and highly academic curriculum exceptionally well; and by providing our pupils with a compelling aspiration-raising ethos we seek to transform the future of pupils in a highly deprived community.

Behaviour at Soane is exemplary enabling you to deliver exceptional lessons. Students are entirely bought-in to the values and ethos of the school and know that they are fortunate to attend a school where the quality of education is exceptional and where love, warmth, respect and the highest standards permeate every interaction. Pupils are a pleasure to teach and you can always expect a “thank you miss” when pupils leave your classroom.

Visitarksoane.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on thislink.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click thislink.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.