Senior Safeguarding Lead – Secondary School

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is assisting a well-regarded secondary school in Haringey to appoint a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Start date is immediate for a full-time, permanent/long-term role.

The DSL will lead safeguarding, work with families and external agencies, and ensure policy compliance. The ideal candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, with significant secondary school safeguarding experience, and strong communication and organisational skills to manage sensitive cases and staff

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a secondary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's safeguarding provision.
• Act as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
• Support staff to identify and respond to safeguarding issues.
• Collaborate with external agencies and professionals as required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
• Provide safeguarding advice, guidance and training to staff.
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture across the school.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Calm professional approach

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is assisting a well-regarded secondary school in Haringey to appoint a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Start date is immediate for a full-time, permanent/long-term role.

The DSL will lead safeguarding, work with families and external agencies, and ensure policy compliance. The ideal candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, with significant secondary school safeguarding experience, and strong communication and organisational skills to manage sensitive cases and staff