Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Brighton & Hove City Council; Ringmer; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

King’s Academy Ringmer is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to support safeguarding across the school. The role is 22.2 hours per week, equivalent to three days, predominantly on Monday and Friday with one additional day to be agreed.

This post is term-time only, within a rural, supportive academy environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, have safeguarding experience, and support students and families as part of a

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding or working with young people.
• Ability to work 22.2 hours per week including Monday and Friday.
• Proactive, inclusive team player.

Responsibilities

• Support safeguarding team and students as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Assist Designated Safeguarding Lead and contribute to safeguarding practices.

Job description

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Location: King's Academy Ringmer, Ringmer, BN8 5RB

Job details

Salary £17,578 to £19,936 gross (ACTUAL)

Contractual hours 22.2

Job category/type Teaching and Leadership

Date posted 25/09/2026

Job reference REQ0001548

Attachments

DDSL - September 2026.pdf

KGA Application Form - Support Staff - October 2025.docx

Job description

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead required to start asap. 22.2 hours per week (equivalent to 3 days a week – must be a Monday and a Friday plus one other day to be agreed with the successful candidate).

We are looking for someone who is pro‑active, inclusive and a team player. This role is an important part of supporting our safeguarding team and students. We are looking for someone with previous safeguarding experience to work alongside our Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Applications are welcomed from a range of backgrounds although experience of working with young people is an advantage ie: education, social care, health and Police.

Part‑time: 22.2 hours per week (equivalent to 3 days a week – must be a Monday and a Friday plus one other day to be agreed with the successful candidate). Term‑time only.

Paid weeks per year:46 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date:As soon as possible

About the Role

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority


• An established, motivated and supportive department


• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)


• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)


• A supportive and collaborative staff body


• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression


• Two‑week October half term


• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)


• The opportunity to work in an Eco School


• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

King’s Academy Ringmer:

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of “Honesty, Faith, Courage ”. Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.

King’s Group Academies:

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

For full details can be download directly from MyNewTerm - https://mynewterm.com/ , from our website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/ or contact Amanda French at [e-mail] quoting job reference P/532. We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Closing date: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8.00am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.kgaringmer.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and isnot the employer in this case.

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)