Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) - Child Protection

KMT Teacher Training; Strood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Strood is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to enhance safeguarding measures and support vulnerable students. The successful candidate will help manage safeguarding concerns and ensure compliance with child protection policies. Experience with children and knowledge of safeguarding procedures is essential, along with a passion for promoting student welfare and success. This role offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment at a new school, with substantial training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension Scheme Membership

Collaborative Support

Training opportunities

Staff Wellbeing Focus

Fitness and Wellness discounts

TSTARS Staff Recognition

Refer a Friend Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection issues.
• Desirable: working knowledge of school procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead with safeguarding students.
• Review Risk Assessments on a termly basis.
• Attend training courses related to child protection and safeguarding.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Understanding of child protection issues

Ability to work with families dealing with barriers to education

Job description

A leading educational institution in Strood is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to enhance safeguarding measures and support vulnerable students. The successful candidate will help manage safeguarding concerns and ensure compliance with child protection policies. Experience with children and knowledge of safeguarding procedures is essential, along with a passion for promoting student welfare and success. This role offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment at a new school, with substantial training and development opportunities.