Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) - Senior Leadership Team

TeacherActive Limited.; Harlow; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TeacherActive is recruiting an experienced, confident and passionate Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join the Senior Leadership Team at a specialist SEND school and college in Harlow, Essex. This is an exciting opportunity for an established safeguarding professional who is ready to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people with complex additional needs.

The successful candidate will lead safeguarding across the school and help drive a positive, safe and supportive

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in safeguarding is essential.
• Experience working with children with SEND is beneficial.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and statutory requirements.

Responsabilités

• Act as the school's lead professional for safeguarding and child protection.
• Work with the Headteacher and SLT on safeguarding strategy and policy.
• Manage safeguarding referrals, concerns and ongoing cases.
• Liaise with social services, local authorities and external agencies.
• Lead safeguarding training for staff and maintain accurate records.

Connaissances

Safeguarding leadership

Strategic leadership

Child protection

Staff training

Description du poste

Location: Harlow, Essex

Job Title: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) / Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Salary: Competitive - Dependent on Experience

Start Date: IMMEDIATE START

Experience: Previous Safeguarding & Leadership Experience REQUIRED

Are you an experienced safeguarding professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career? We want to hear from YOU!

TeacherActive is recruiting an experienced, confident and passionate Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at a specialist SEND school and college in Harlow, Essex.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established safeguarding professional who is ready to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people with complex additional needs.

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of safeguarding across the school and play a key role in driving a positive, safe and supportive school culture.

This is an IMMEDIATE START opportunity, and we are keen to speak with suitable candidates as soon as possible!

Why should you apply?

• SENIOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Become an integral part of the school's leadership team and help shape its safeguarding strategy.

• IMMEDIATE START! An excellent opportunity for someone available now or at short notice.

• MAKE A REAL IMPACT! Play a vital role in protecting and supporting vulnerable children and young people.

• SPECIALIST SEND SETTING! Work in a rewarding environment supporting pupils with complex additional needs.

• LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY! Take an active role in safeguarding decisions, staff guidance and whole-school procedures.

• COMPETITIVE PAY! Salary or rate discussed based on your qualifications and leadership experience.

• LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY! The chance to establish yourself within a specialist school leadership team.

What will you be doing?

As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will take a leading role in ensuring safeguarding and child protection remain at the heart of the school's practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the school's lead professional for safeguarding and child protection.

• Working closely with the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership Team.

• Managing safeguarding concerns, referrals and ongoing child protection cases.

• Liaising with social services, local authorities, families and external agencies.

• Ensuring safeguarding policies, procedures and practices meet statutory requirements.

• Leading safeguarding training and supporting staff with safeguarding concerns.

• Maintaining accurate, confidential safeguarding records and documentation.

• Supporting pupils with complex SEND, communication and emotional needs.

• Identifying safeguarding risks and implementing appropriate interventions.

• Contributing to whole-school improvement, staff development and strategic decisions.

• Promoting a strong safeguarding culture across the school and college.

Who are we looking for?

Previous leadership experience is ESSENTIAL for this position.