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eTeach UK Limited; Yate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance

Gym discounts

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Great team

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust's Yate Academy is seeking a committed Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our safeguarding team. You will support pupils, families and staff while upholding our high safeguarding standards and promoting a positive learning environment.

You'll work closely with colleagues across the school, attend multi‑agency meetings, and contribute to attendance and welfare initiatives to ensure every student thrives in a safe, supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is desirable.
• Experience safeguarding/pastoral support with young people.
• Understanding safeguarding and attendance policies and their implementation.
• Experience working in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and families and ensure safeguarding of every student.
• Lead/participate in EHAP and other multi-agency meetings as directed by the DSL.
• Support attendance initiatives and liaise with attendance officers as needed.
• Provide pastoral care and mentoring to students and liaise with SENCos.

Skills

DDSL experience

Safeguarding

Pastoral support

Education sector knowledge

Communication skills

Report writing

Multi-agency meetings

Attendance policy knowledge

Job description

Salary: NJC Grade 7 points 25 to 28 £37,563 - £40,444

Join a School Community That Values YouAt Yate Academy, we know that outstanding schools rely on talented people in every role, not just in the classroom. We are looking for an committed DDSL to join our team and contribute to the success of our school community. This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues, using your expertise to provide high-quality support and helping to create a positive environment where pupils and staff can thrive every day.

About the Role

As a DDSL, you will be an important part of our school community, supporting colleagues, pupils and families and helping to ensure the safeguarding of every student.

Key aspects of the role include:

Child Protection

Support pupils and parents of children on Child Protection Plans and implement all aspects of the academy’s Child Protection procedures and protocols under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Early Intervention and External Services

To act as Lead Professional in EHAP meetings and to attend other external meetings e.g. Child In Need/CP core group or Case conferences and other multi agency meetings under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Transition - supporting transition visits/plans and gathering Yr 6 safeguarding information. School Health Nurse referrals and other External agency referrals. CMOPS - Daily monitor and action/tasks at the discretion of the DSL.

Attendance

Alerting parents to patterns of absence and use a solution focussed approach to implementing support plans via SAM Liaise with the attendance officer on a weekly basis to discuss attendance progress and send out attendance warning letters for students close to PA category Chair School Attendance Meetings in line with the attendance policy and in conjunction with the Attendance Officer. Agree targets with parents/carers to improve attendance and inform them of the legal requirements, and process for continued unauthorised absences. Personalise Individual Health Care plans (IHCP’s), for those students with mental health or medical issues that impede attendance to ensure that all possible barriers are removed to non‑attendance. Implementing the Academy’s pick‑up transport service when required. Attending home visits for attendance or welfare support. Completing all attendance documentation in line with the Local Authority’s’ procedures / Greenshaw procedures including any relevant referral forms for the PLC or other alternative providers. Attending and supporting subsequent attendance review meetings, with Safeguarding & Behaviour Lead and Educational Welfare Officer. Collating/completing, reviewing and updating ‘attendance snapshots’ for all students who are in the persistent absence category. Alerting and liaising with social workers and other agencies of absence for CIN/CP/EHAP/Family Plus students.

Pastoral Care

To provide support to the Heads of Key Stages in all matters concerning the wellbeing, safety, behaviour and attendance of their students. To develop positive relationships with parents, liaising with parents regarding all aspects of pastoral care and safeguarding. Coaching/Mentoring targeted students to remove barriers to learning. Facilitating social skills intervention workshops for targeted students. Work with SEN team to support vulnerable students.

Behaviour

On call support as requested by line managers / SLT. To actively promote positive behaviour throughout the Academy in line with the school behaviour policy. Assist the Behaviour Lead or SLT in removing students from classrooms whose behaviour is a concern as requested by line manager / SLT.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Previous experience as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Desirable)
• Experience in Safeguarding/Pastoral support or relevant work with young people in one of a range of fields such as education, youth work, health and social work.
• Understanding of Safeguarding, attendance behavioural policies and their implementation.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable children and awareness of relevant legislation.
• Experience of working in a school environment
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, members of the public and other relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to communicate effectively including report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to present findings in a clear and concise format.
• Ability to cope with verbal or physical aggression
• Experience of leading/ attending professional meetings e.g. EHAP, Attendance reviews and Social Care.
• Able to work calmly under pressure and withstand stress.
• Able to demonstrate empathy; to be supportive, patient and caring and be able to manage potentially volatile situations.
• High levels of professional integrity.

Why join Yate Academy and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Yate Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Yate Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. Leadership, resilience & citizenship run through all aspects of school life. Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like‑minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Benefits

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm on 29th September 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.