Deputy Safeguarding Lead - Protecting Every Student

Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Harris Academy Battersea is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to work with the DSL to safeguard pupils across the school. You’ll promote a culture of vigilance and professional curiosity, supporting a safe and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

The role offers challenging responsibilities, including managing referrals, coordinating safeguarding training, and reporting to governors. Salary is £36,630–£38,315 with 39 weeks per year and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Clear and good understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Experience refer cases to local authority children’s social care and other agencies.
• Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families.
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Managing safeguarding concerns and making referrals to external agencies, including Children’s Social Care, the Police and the Channel programme.
• Supporting staff with safeguarding referrals and safeguarding best practice.
• Delivering and coordinating whole-school safeguarding training and awareness activities.
• Preparing safeguarding reports and presenting information to governors, leadership teams and external inspectors.
• Managing and monitoring CPOMS, ensuring accurate record-keeping and staff compliance.
• Supporting early help, child protection and statutory safeguarding processes.
• Attending and contributing to child protection and safeguarding meetings as required.
• Ensuring staff understand and follow safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
• Identifying and supporting vulnerable students, including those with SEND, young carers and children in need.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Staff support & training

Record-keeping

Education

Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Harris Academy Battersea is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to work with the DSL to safeguard pupils across the school. You’ll promote a culture of vigilance and professional curiosity, supporting a safe and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

The role offers challenging responsibilities, including managing referrals, coordinating safeguarding training, and reporting to governors. Salary is £36,630–£38,315 with 39 weeks per year and 40 hours per week.