Designated Safeguarding Lead for January 2027

Designated Safeguarding Lead for January 2027

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L5 to L9 dependent on experience

Excellence is expected by all in the school’s community where a dynamic and creative learning environment helps to realise the ambitions of all and continues to ensure exam results are above the national average.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead. This individual will put the safeguarding of all as a priority. The individual will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for all students, regardless of their starting points. This is a crucial role within the school.

Ideally, you will have experience in Safeguarding and be DSL level 3 trained, although an exceptional candidate who is willing to learn and take the qualification, will be considered.

Hornsey School for Girls is an ambitious school, and seeks like-minded, innovative individuals to join the warm and welcoming staff team.

The successful candidate for the post would ideally:

• Have a degree and training in Safeguarding

• Be child centred with empathy and compassion for students.

• Have the ability to work as a team and with a range of people including students, staff, parents, stakeholders and external agencies.

• Understand the relevant legal frameworks for safeguarding and have a working knowledge of all policies and best practice.

• Have a friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable personality

There is an opportunity to meet the Headteacher virtually on Thursday 24 September at 1.30pm . Should you wish to attend please contact Flick Heron (HT PA) via [email protected] or call 020 8348 6191 ext 227.

Visit our website to access an application form for this role. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

You can also email or call for any further information or queries you might have via [email protected] or 020 8348 6191 ext 239

Closing Date: 9am Monday 28 September 2026

Interview Day: Wednesday 30 September 2026

Please note: Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore candidates may be invited for interview before the specified date.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All roles are subject to safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks of past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. New DBS checks are conducted at regular intervals for current post holders