Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Glebe Farm; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance program

Bespoke CPD

LGPS/Teacher pension enrollment

Gym membership discounts

Cinema tickets

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Glebe Farm School in Milton Keynes is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our safeguarding team. You will support the DSL, coordinate referrals, and maintain confidential safeguarding records to protect pupils across all year groups.

The role involves liaising with families and external professionals, attending multi-agency meetings, and contributing to safeguarding audits and training across the school.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Make referrals to external agencies and coordinate support where required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
• Provide safeguarding advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with families and external professionals.
• Attend safeguarding and multi-agency meetings.
• Support safeguarding audits, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Promote pupil voice and ensure children feel listened to and supported.
• Support safeguarding training and awareness across the school.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the DSL.

Job description

About the School

Glebe Farm School is a newly established, purpose-built all-through school located in the thriving community of Glebe Farm. Once fully operational, the school will accommodate up to 1,569 pupils. As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering an outstanding 21st-century curriculum to all our pupils.

Glebe Farm School is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together. At IFtL we are never alone, we know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable and compassionate Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and success of our pupils. This role will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in delivering effective safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the school and will act as the lead safeguarding professional in the absence of the DSL.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the management of safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Make referrals to external agencies and coordinate support where required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
• Provide safeguarding advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with families and external professionals.
• Attend safeguarding and multi-agency meetings.
• Support safeguarding audits, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Promote pupil voice and ensure children feel listened to and supported.
• Support safeguarding training and awareness across the school.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the DSL.

Benefits

• enhanced family leave
• Employee Assistance program
• bespoke CPD
• auto enrolment in LGPS/Teacher pension
• discount on gym membership
• cinema tickets
• cycle to work scheme

Our Culture and Commitment

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL's safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.

Legal Requirements

All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check.

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