Deputy Safeguarding Lead - Special Education School

Witherslack Group; Windsor; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Beautiful facilities

Refer a friend £1,000 bonus

Contributory pension 5%

Job summary

Queensmead House School in Windsor is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to support the DSL, coordinate safeguarding duties, and liaise with agencies, parents and staff to protect pupils.

You should have at least 2 years in a Deputy DSL role in a school, a CPD portfolio in safeguarding, proficiency with Microsoft Office, excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a supportive team and competitive rewards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in a school setting.
• Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Saf safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other IT systems would be valuable.
• Empathetic and proactive approach with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the DSL to safeguard children on a daily basis and ensure actions are taken.
• Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on safeguarding matters.
• Support the wider school team in safeguarding and child protection duties.
• Work under your own initiative and assist the DSL in statutory responsibilities.

Skills

Deputy DSL experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Empathy

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Queensmead House School in Windsor is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to support the DSL, coordinate safeguarding duties, and liaise with agencies, parents and staff to protect pupils.

You should have at least 2 years in a Deputy DSL role in a school, a CPD portfolio in safeguarding, proficiency with Microsoft Office, excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a supportive team and competitive rewards.