Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

WG100 Queensmead Property Ltd; Windsor; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training induction

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Contributory pension (5%)

Referral bonus £1,000

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for Queensmead House School in the UK. You will support safeguarding work, liaise with agencies, parents and staff, and assist the DSL in daily duties to protect and promote pupil wellbeing.

The role requires at least 2 years’ experience as a Deputy DSL in a school, solid CPD in safeguarding, and a full UK driving licence. You’ll join a committed team in an environment focused on high-quality education and safeguarding outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in a school.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required.
• Proven portfolio of CPD related to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in statutory duties and safeguarding tasks.
• Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Collaborate with the wider school team to ensure safeguarding actions are implemented daily.

Skills

Deputy DSL experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

CPD in Safeguarding and Child Protection

Job description

£36,155 - £39,519 + excellent benefits

Please note: that applications for this role will close on the 1st November with interviews scheduled for 9th November.

Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met.

Get out what you put in. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will support the DSL to ensure that the actions are taken to support and safeguard children within the school, this will include in a daily basis, undertaking tasks that are delegated to you by the DSL including, liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will also support the wider school team.

One of the best environments in SEND Queensmead House School is located on a historic site with views of Windsor Castle. This inspiring setting, with a rich heritage of education, is now home to a specialist learning environment recently rated Good by Ofsted. QHS is an independent specialist day school, with both primary and secondary settings providing high quality education. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%
• Bring your whole‑self to work

Requirements

To join us, you will have at least 2 years’ experience of being in a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead position in a school setting previously with a comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. Experience of using Microsoft Office and other IT based systems would also be valuable together with outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills. A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential. Finally, you must be ready to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in their statutory duty and be able to work under your own initiative, and you will need a full UK driving licence.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD #INDH

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, just sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. We live and learn with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (such as Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or speech, language and communication needs), ADHD or complex learning needs. We have the most joined-up model in SEN, the best environments and we are proud of what we do.

Mission

We are the leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.