Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Kettlethorpe High School; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettlethorpe High School seeks to innovate education through imaginative teaching and technology. As a Senior DSL, you will lead the safeguarding policy and practice, ensuring the safety and well-being of students. Join a visionary team aiming for a positive educational impact, and contribute to shaping an exceptional safeguarding culture.

Qualifications

• Experienced safeguarding practitioner.
• Knowledge of leading safeguarding across a school setting.
• Ability to provide up-to-date training for staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding policy and practice within the school.
• Support all staff with safeguarding areas and training.
• Focus on developing key safeguarding strategies.

Skills

Safeguarding practitioner

Leadership

Training

Policy development

Education

Experience in education or children's services

Job description

Kettlethorpe High School is the last local authority-maintained high school in Wakefield. We’re also the first when it comes to innovation, as we want to deliver a 21st-century education where imaginative teaching creates synergy alongside cutting-edge technology. That is why we are putting a brand-new team together under an ambitious, visionary new Headteacher. It is also why we want you to join us as our Senior DSL.

We are looking for an experienced safeguarding practitioner with an education or children’s services background to lead safeguarding policy and practice within the school and to support the children and families of our school community.You will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading and advising on all aspects of safeguarding in school.

You will:

• Be strategically focused on ways to further develop the constantly changing and key area of safeguarding within the school.
• Support all staff with areas of safeguarding, including up-to-date training and relevant briefings.
• Have knowledge and an understanding of leading safeguarding across a school/education-based setting

Closing date: Noon on Friday 27 June 2025.

Kettlethorpe High School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding our pupils and expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.