Designated Safeguarding & Behaviour Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Staines-upon-Thames seeks a dedicated Designated Safeguarding & Behaviour Lead (DSL). You will oversee the safeguarding and child protection policies, ensuring all staff are trained effectively and working with families and agencies for pupil wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have safeguarding training to DSL Level 3 and significant experience working with children. This fixed-term role is for 36 hours a week during term time, offering a collaborative environment and a supportive staff culture.

Benefits

Supportive and thorough ECT programme

Bespoke CPD opportunities

Collaborative projects with other local primary schools

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with children or young people in a safeguarding, support or pastoral capacity.
• Competent IT skills for reporting, recording and communication.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee safeguarding and child protection across the school.
• Offer guidance, support and training to staff on safeguarding matters.
• Work with families and external partners to promote pupil wellbeing and engagement.

Skills

Safeguarding training to DSL Level 3

Experience working with children

Good IT skills

Ability to manage sensitive issues

Experience with multi-agency teams

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Term time only (39 weeks per year). Hours: 36 hours per week. Initially on a fixed term contract. Salary: based on grade PS7 (Actual £28,864–30,766 - FTE £33,552-35,763).

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Designated Safeguarding & Behaviour Lead (DSL) to join our team, taking a key role in ensuring the safety and welfare of our pupils. You will lead on all aspects of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that policies are effectively implemented and staff are trained and confident in their responsibilities, in collaboration with families and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee safeguarding and child protection across the school.
• Maintain accurate records and provide updates to senior staff as needed.
• Offer guidance, support and training to staff on safeguarding matters.
• Work with families and external partners to promote pupil wellbeing and engagement.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and consistently implement the school’s behaviour policy.

Key Requirements

• Safeguarding training to DSL Level 3 (or willingness to complete on appointment).
• Significant experience of working with children or young people in a safeguarding, support or pastoral capacity.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Competent IT skills for reporting, recording and communication.
• Experience working with multi‑agency teams to safeguard and support families.

What the school offers its staff

About us:

• Polite, motivated and friendly children
• A well resourced school
• An SLT who consider and prioritise staff well‑being and career development
• A supportive and thorough ECT programme
• Bespoke CPD opportunities
• Forest school experience alongside a trained Forest School practitioner
• PE specialist teacher to cover PPA
• Collaborative projects with other local primary schools
• Most importantly, an organisation that cares

We welcome applicants to visit the school and meet with a member of SLT. Please contact Hannah McKenna (Assistant Head) [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews will be held as required. Early application is therefore recommended and the school reserves the right to close the advert on appointment of the post.

The Hythe Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the successful applicant will be registered, as required, with the relevant body.