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Designated Safeguarding Lead Coordinator

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Designated Safeguarding Lead Coordinator

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Teaching vacancies, Bulwell, City of Nottingham

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c75e344ed3944b3eab101b664331c4e1

Full Job Description

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a Designated Safeguarding Lead who will act as the main point of contact, with lead responsibility within the school, for safeguarding and child protection in line with statutory requirements. Lead in facilitating the development of safeguarding policies, guidance, training and procedures for the school. Evaluate training provided, ensure compliance and ensuing that safeguarding is embedded in the culture of the school.

The successful candidate will lead the safeguarding across the school, working a flexible 25 hours per week.

The successful candidate will have:

  • GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and mathematics.

  • Experience of working with vulnerable children and supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, within a safeguarding context e.g. DSL, DDSL, Social Worker.

  • An excellent understanding of school policies in particular relation to safeguarding, child protection, attendance, behaviour, H&S, UK GDPR.

  • The ability to establish professional, effective working relationships.


    • What the school offers its staff

    We can offer in return:

  • Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

  • Continual professional development for staff.

  • Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

  • A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

  • Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.


    • Further details about the role

    Key areas of work will include:

  • Produce written reports to ensure all stakeholders are informed of the safeguarding arrangements in school, including data analysis.

  • Lead school based meetings and CPD sessions for safeguarding with all staff members.

  • Ensure all staff are kept fully updated of changes, polices, procedures and legislation of safeguarding and other related areas.

  • Be available for staff to discuss any safeguarding issues.

  • Develop and maintain positive links with relevant external agencies and local DSLs to enhance safeguarding processes.

  • Establish constructive relationships with parent/carers.

  • Prepare and compile accurate reports for use in case reviews.

  • Manage sensitive record keeping systems (MyConcern).