Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Fixed Term for One Year -September 2025 -

Bradfield School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradfield School, located near the Peak District, is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to enhance its pastoral team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in safeguarding practices and contribute positively to the welfare of students while collaborating effectively with staff and the community. The role promises a stimulating environment and career development opportunities within a supportive school framework.

Benefits

High level of community involvement

Well-resourced environment

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Safeguarding and Child Protection work.
• Experience developing and delivering Safeguarding training.
• Understanding of national legislation related to Safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support the DSL in Safeguarding and Child Protection across the school.
• Contribute to the psychological wellbeing of students.
• Develop positive relationships with students, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Required - September 2025

We are a comprehensive school situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park on the northwest side of Sheffield, rated 'Good' by Ofsted June 2025. We have both a higher than average, number of high prior attaining pupils coupled with a growing number of students with additional needs.

The school is a Member of Inova Multi Academy Trust. At the heart of INOVA is a people-centred culture. We believe that when we invest in people, we invest in futures. Membership provides a range of opportunities for collaborative working and continuing professional development with a network of secondary and primary schools within the locality.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, resilient Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (non-teaching) to join our Pastoral Team. The successful candidate will support the DSL in the Safeguarding and Child Protection across the school. We are looking for a candidate who:

• has a proven track record of Safeguarding and Child Protection work

• has excellent organisational, leadership and management skills; including effective time management

• has experience of developing and delivering Safeguarding training; alongside the DSL

• has the capacity to contribute to the psychological wellbeing of students in the school and support other staff to be able to do so

• has excellent interpersonal skills needed to develop positive and supportive professional relationships with students, parents, external agencies and the wider community

• has a working knowledge and understanding of current and national legislation in relation to Safeguarding and Child Protection

• has the ability to analyse problems, reach considered judgements, and resolve issues in an efficient and timely manner

Our students deserve nothing but the best and in return for giving 100% we provide support, effective career development, and a wonderfully supportive school community.

In return we can offer you:

• A high level of community involvement.

• A well-resourced and stimulating environment.

• An established MAT of schools which shares and builds on effective practice.

• A great place to work where colleagues are valued and receive high quality support with rich learning and development opportunities.

If you are ready for such a challenge, then please click below to apply today.

Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Thursday 10th July 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 14th July 2025

Please note:

Please do not complete a Sheffield City Council application form for this post. All applicants to use the TES application form

References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.