Designated Safeguarding Lead - Sutton | Outstanding...
Location: Sutton, South London
Start: ASAP
Contract: Permanent
⏰ Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm
Salary: £45,000–£52,000
⚠️ Previous School Safeguarding Experience Essential
An Outstanding secondary school in Sutton is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership across safeguarding and child protection.
Previous school-based safeguarding experience is essential, with substantial experience working as a DSL or DDSL in a secondary environment.
You'll work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team while acting as a key point of contact for students, families and external professionals.
Your Responsibilities
Leading the school's safeguarding provision
Managing complex safeguarding cases
Overseeing referrals and external agency involvement
Maintaining detailed safeguarding records
Supporting vulnerable students
Working with social care and other professionals
Providing advice and guidance to staff
Delivering safeguarding training
Monitoring safeguarding policies and procedures
Preparing safeguarding reports for senior leaders and governors
About You
You should have excellent knowledge of KCSIE and statutory safeguarding procedures, with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive cases.
Experience with child protection conferences, strategy meetings, Prevent and multi-agency working would be highly advantageous.
⭐ Outstanding secondary school
ASAP start
Permanent
⏰ Full-time
£45,000–£52,000
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.
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