Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead – Secondary School

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead for an outstanding secondary school in Sutton. The role requires strategic and operational leadership across safeguarding and child protection, with a focus on collaboration with the Headteacher and senior leaders.

Applicants should have extensive school safeguarding experience, including as DSL or DDSL in a secondary setting, and strong knowledge of KCSIE and statutory safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous school safeguarding experience is essential.
• Experience as DSL or DDSL in a secondary environment would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's safeguarding provision.
• Manage complex safeguarding cases.
• Oversee referrals and external agency involvement.
• Work with social care and other professionals.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff.
• Deliver safeguarding training.
• Monitor safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Prepare safeguarding reports for senior leaders and governors.

Skills

DSL experience

Safeguarding leadership

KCSIE knowledge

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead for an outstanding secondary school in Sutton. The role requires strategic and operational leadership across safeguarding and child protection, with a focus on collaboration with the Headteacher and senior leaders.

Applicants should have extensive school safeguarding experience, including as DSL or DDSL in a secondary setting, and strong knowledge of KCSIE and statutory safeguarding procedures.