Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our dedicated safeguarding team and play a pivotal role in promoting the safety, wellbeing and success of our students.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a passionate professional who is committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, particularly Children in Care (CiC), while leading and developing our mental health and wellbeing provision.

As a key member of our experienced safeguarding team, you will help shape and strengthen our culture of safeguarding excellence, ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. Working closely with staff, families and external agencies, you will champion the needs of our most vulnerable students and drive a whole-school approach to mental health, wellbeing and early intervention.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a vibrant and inclusive school community where student welfare is at the heart of everything we do.

As the school will be closed for the remainder of July and August, visits can be arranged during the first or second week of September 2026.

To arrange a visit or ask any questions about the role, please contact [email removed].

Please note that the recruitment inbox will be monitored periodically throughout the summer holiday period, so responses may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and will respond as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application and discovering how your skills, experience and passion could help make a positive difference to the lives of our students and contribute to our thriving school community.

Moseley School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.