Designated Safeguarding Deputy

Forge Valley School & Sixth Form; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Professional growth

Continuing professional development

Modern working environment

Job summary

Forge Valley School in Sheffield is seeking a professional and enthusiastic Designated Safeguarding Deputy to support safeguarding across the school. You will assist in developing and implementing safeguarding and child protection policies and work with young people and families to promote welfare.

The role requires experience with young people and child protection, strong communication, and the ability to build positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in safeguarding or child protection.
• Background in safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Promote welfare of pupils and work with families.
• Respond appropriately to disclosures or safeguarding concerns.
• Raise safeguarding awareness across the school community.

Skills

Child protection experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Strong communication

Job description

Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by INOVA Multi Academy Trust. We are rated as a “Good” school by Ofsted with the ambition and capacity to improve further. The school serves over 1500 pupils and since the school’s reputation goes from strength to strength, the number of pupils at Forge Valley School is expected to rise further.

We are seeking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic colleague for the role of Designated Safeguarding Deputy. Applicants should be flexible, able to work on their own initiative and can prioritise to meet demands and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant will assist in the development and implementation of safeguarding and child protection policies; work with young people and their families to promote their welfare; respond appropriately to disclosures or concerns and raise awareness of safeguarding and child protection in the whole school community.

Applicants must have experience of working with young people, with a background of child protection work, and be able to build effective and positive relationships with all in our community. We are looking for a good communicator who will be totally committed to the welfare of our pupils.

Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working at Forge Valley School, who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves.

We can offer you:

• the opportunity for professional growth
• first class continuing professional development opportunities
• a modern, £27 million, state of the art working environment
• access to an on‑site gym which is free to staff members
• Support from an experienced and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to staff wellbeing and reduction in workload

Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures

Whilst this role is advertised as full‑time, 37 hours per week over 41 weeks per year, the school is open to discussing part‑time working arrangements with suitable applicants.

For further information or to visit the school, please contact: -

Contact Point: Lorna Jennings

Closing date: 27th September 2026