Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Teaching Vacancies; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is looking for staff committed to safeguarding and supporting the welfare of children and young people. Ideal candidates should have experience working with young people and families, along with relevant qualifications such as GCSEs and Level 3 certifications. The school offers a positive environment for staff, which includes free access to facilities and a commitment to professional development. This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded team with a focus on education and child safety.

Benefits

Free access to onsite gym

Free Simply Health membership including discounts

Opportunities for free lunches

Qualifications

• Grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Level 3 in relevant subject (A Level/Diploma and above).
• Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities.
• Safeguarding Children training required.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and young adults in a supportive environment.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding and welfare protocols.
• Support families from diverse communities.

Skills

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Level 3 qualification

Experience of working with children

Knowledge of child protection protocols

Experience of multi-agency working

Experience preparing documentation for external agencies

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

• Grade C or above GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Level 3 in relevant subject (A Level/Diploma and above).
• Level 4 qualification.
• Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities.
• Safeguarding Children training.
• Experience of working with children and young adults.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Experience of multi‑agency working.
• Experience of early help assessments.
• Experience of all aspects of child protection.
• Experience of working with families from diverse communities and/or situations.
• Demonstrable knowledge of child protection and safeguarding protocols with children and families.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Demonstrable knowledge of statutory guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, Prevent Duty, GDPR etc.
• Experience of dealing effectively with complex situations involving families and young people.
• Experience of preparing documentation for external agencies and statutory reports.

What the school offers its staff

• Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status.
• Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley – all within 40 minutes or less.
• We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
• Our department prides itself on its staff retention and staff development. External positions in this department are rare – this is your chance to join a truly outstanding team.
• Free access to our onsite gym.
• Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check‑ups, physiotherapy, opticians, and GP appointments.
• Opportunity for free lunches available.
• Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our students are ‘proud to attend this school’ and ‘can learn in lessons without disruption’. With a ‘behaviour system which allows leaders to respond to any uncommon instances of students’ poor behaviour rapidly’.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare Disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Medical, Online and Social Media, Prohibition from Teaching, Right to Work, Satisfactory References, Suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.