Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead - Education

Aspris; Boston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward & discount scheme

Comprehensive induction

Blue Light Card

Training & career progression

Enhanced DBS paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Bridge House School is recruiting a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team. The post holder will provide strategic oversight of safeguarding across three campuses and lead on high‑risk cases, working with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to secure positive outcomes.

The role requires substantial safeguarding experience, a commitment to CARE values, and the ability to train staff and foster a confident safeguarding culture.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in safeguarding and child protection, preferably in education.
• Accredited Designated Safeguarding Lead training or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to liaise with social care, police, health professionals and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead, leading safeguarding and child protection matters.
• Manage complex safeguarding cases including contextual safeguarding, exploitation and mental health concerns.
• Ensure policies and practice are robust, compliant and consistently applied.

Skills

Safeguarding expert

DSL experience

Interagency liaison

Staff training

Job description

Bridge House School is recruiting a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team. The post holder will provide strategic oversight of safeguarding across three campuses and lead on high‑risk cases, working with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to secure positive outcomes.

The role requires substantial safeguarding experience, a commitment to CARE values, and the ability to train staff and foster a confident safeguarding culture.