Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead DDSL

Kingsthorpe College; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsthorpe College in Northampton is seeking a positive, proactive Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead and work with safeguarding and pastoral teams.

The role focuses on leading safeguarding responses, guiding staff, and contributing to a strong safeguarding culture, including multi-agency collaboration. Part-time applications considered; closing date noted.

Qualifications

• Extensive safeguarding experience and leadership in safeguarding.
• Experience in multi-agency collaboration and pastoral support.
• Teaching qualification not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead and lead responses as needed.
• Guide staff on safeguarding processes, decisions and actions.
• Contribute to a strong safeguarding culture and cross-team learning.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Confident communication

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

We are seeking a positive, proactive and confident person to join our busy Safeguarding Team, who will aid the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and work alongside the Safeguarding and pastoral teams.

The DDSL is an integral staff member within our college. We are looking to recruit a person with extensive safeguarding experience to help lead the responses, guidance and actions our school.

The role will help maintain and further improve the excellence of our safeguarding culture. The ideal candidate would be a social worker or having the experience of having worked in a similar role, social care or through multi-agency working. A teaching qualification is not required for this position.

We place significant emphasis on working collegiately as a school to share our expertise and subsequently enhance the learning experience with our students. Every member of the staff is involved in a variety of professional learning programmes that take place across the academic year.

With our trust growing, we are likely to have many more career development opportunities coming up in future.

Part time applicants will also be considered at shortlisting.

We may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Closing date for applications is: Monday, 21st September 2026 at 9.00 am. Interview dates: week commencing 21st September 2026.

If you have any queries, please contact the school.

t: 01604 716106

e: [e-mail]

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment