Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in ensuring that safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the school are effective, robust and compliant with statutory requirements.

The DDSL will play a key role in identifying, responding to and managing safeguarding concerns, supporting the DSL with the oversight of safeguarding cases and working collaboratively with pupils, families, staff and external agencies.

The post holder will act as a deputy to the DSL and, when required, provide appropriate safeguarding leadership and support in the DSL's absence.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential. Further information can be found in the detailed job description and person specification below.

Although primarily a term time role, there is the expectation that the successful candidate will be available for additional meetings, conferences and safeguarding duties during holiday periods which is integral part of this role. We would also ask for some flexibility with regards to your working day should any emergency cases arise outside of the noted working hours. This aspect of the position will be discussed in full at interview.

Tours of the school are welcome.

What To Know Before Applying:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Holiday pay included in all salaries.
• We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
• The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.
• Only applicants who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List check, online and past employer checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are an equal opportunities employer under the provision of the Equality Act 2010. The school reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy should the anticipated staffing vacancy not arise.