Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead — Immediate Start

TeacherActive Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd. is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join the Senior Leadership Team at a specialist SEND school and college in Harlow, Essex. The role focuses on safeguarding leadership across the campus and supporting pupils with complex needs.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to maintain compliance and drive safeguarding standards, with immediate start and a strong commitment to child welfare.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience within education or safeguarding setting.
• Experience working as a DSL, Deputy DSL or in a substantial safeguarding leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Experience managing complex safeguarding cases and multi-agency referrals.
• Availability to start immediately or at short notice.
• Previous leadership experience ESSENTIAL; SEND/SEMH experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and child protection across the school.
• Work with the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage safeguarding concerns, referrals and ongoing child protection cases.
• Liaise with social services, local authorities, families and external agencies.
• Ensure safeguarding policies, procedures and practices meet statutory requirements.
• Lead safeguarding training and support staff with safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records and documentation.
• Support pupils with complex SEND, communication and emotional needs.
• Identify safeguarding risks and implement appropriate interventions.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement, staff development and strategic decisions.
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture across the school and college.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

DSL experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd. is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join the Senior Leadership Team at a specialist SEND school and college in Harlow, Essex. The role focuses on safeguarding leadership across the campus and supporting pupils with complex needs.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to maintain compliance and drive safeguarding standards, with immediate start and a strong commitment to child welfare.