Do you thrive in a role where safeguarding is at the heart of everything you do, and where your vigilance and compassion can truly change lives?
Teaching Personnel is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join one of our valued SEN partner schools in Cambridge. The school is seeking a committed and experienced professional to take on the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This vital position involves supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead in maintaining a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for all students.
The school is a specialist school for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions aged between 5—19 years old.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in managing safeguarding and child protection concerns
- Assist staff with reporting and addressing child protection issues
- Maintain accurate safeguarding records and ensure timely reporting in line with national guidance
- Attend meetings for identified pupils and represent the school’s safeguarding views
- Work collaboratively with internal and external professionals
- Support staff training and ensure updates from Keeping Children Safe in Education are effectively implemented
The Ideal Candidate:
✔️ Passionate about supporting and safeguarding young people and children
✔️Previous DSL experience.
✔️Available Monday – Friday 8am-4pm (except Tuesdays to 5pm), Term Time only.
✔️ DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
✔️ Proactive, enthusiastic, and ready to make a difference!
What We Offer:
Competitive pay
Training & development opportunities
24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
Ready to make a difference? Call 01223 778494 or email chloe.godfrey@teachingpersonnel.com to learn more!
Referral Bonus for successful candidates!
Kindly note – Please only apply for this role if you are a resident of the UK or if recently moved hold a police clearance check from the country you have left from!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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