Deputy Designated Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead (DDSL)

Denmark Road High School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Gloucester is seeking an inspiring Deputy Designated Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead (DDSL) on a permanent part-time basis. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, empathetic, and capable of building rapport with staff and students. Commitment to providing an outstanding education and safeguarding is essential. This role involves joining a collaborative team dedicated to improving teaching and enhancing student welfare.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, proactive individual committed to providing outstanding education.
• Ability to build trust with staff and students.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Join the Trust on a permanent part-time basis as DDSL.
• Support a collaborative atmosphere and improve teaching.
• Contribute to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Skills

Empathy

Proactive nature

Ability to build rapport

Job description

Deputy Designated Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead (DDSL)

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Dependent on level of experience

Permanent

Denmark Road High School

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Deputy Designated Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead (DDSL) to join our Trust on a permanent part-time basis. We aim to challenge, inspire and raise aspirations. We credit our success to our collaborative atmosphere, working together to provide shared lesson resources and to support one another in improving our teaching. Through innovative and inspiring curricular we enthuse passion at subject level and beyond. We are proud to provide a nurturing environment that allows students to become curious, resilient and confident individuals.

We are looking for a self-motivated and proactive individual who is empathetic and welcoming and able to build a rapport and trust with staff and students. We want someone who shares our passion for providing students an outstanding education, someone who believes wholeheartedly in our vision, understands their place in fulfilling it, and is committed to delivering Denmark Road 365.

For the DDSL recruitment pack, please visit our website denmarkroad.org.

Please apply by completing the application form and send by email to Sarah Mutton, Executive Assistant to Headteacher with an anonymous covering statement, detailing how your experience matches the job description.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Post subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and receipt of two satisfactory references.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 10th October 2025

Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates on: tbc

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.