Safeguarding Administrator and Deputy DSL

Epsom College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom College is looking for a Safeguarding Administrator and Deputy DSL to enhance pastoral care delivery. The role involves comprehensive administrative support, requiring strong organisational and communication skills, with a focus on safeguarding in a school environment. The College offers competitive salaries and additional lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

Pension membership with life assurance cover

Generous school fee discount

Private health plan

Other lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Competent IT user is essential.
• Experience in a multi-agency or educational environment is desirable.
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support for safeguarding and pastoral care teams.
• Liaise with external agencies as required. Serve as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Familiarity with safeguarding and child protection legislation in the UK

Job description

The College is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Administrator and Deputy DSL to support the delivery of high-quality pastoral care in the School, liaising with and working alongside the pastoral care team. The Safeguarding Administrator will be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and will liaise with external agencies as required.

The successful candidate will provide a high level of comprehensive administrative support for the safeguarding and pastoral care team. You will be a competent IT user with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be highly organised along with time management skills and the ability to prioritise and react with competing demands. Familiarity with current safeguarding and child protection legislation in the UK would be desirable as well as experience of working within a multi-agency or educational environment.

The College offers a competitive salary, pension membership with life assurance cover, generous school fee discount, private health plan and other lifestyle benefits.

The School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Further details and application pack can be downloaded via our website. Applications must be made via the Epsom College Application form.

Closing date 20th June 2025

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process a criminal check by the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required. Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.