Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Deputy DSL
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead required for a large academy in South Birmingham. Do you hold the DSL qualification and are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role within safeguarding? This this school is looking to add a Deputy DSL to the team to provide support for the DSL and ensure that students are safeguarded appropriately.

As a Deputy DSL you will contribute to the development and implementation of school safeguarding policies and work alongside a small, welcoming team of Deputy DSL’s to manage day-to-day safeguarding concerns. You will also be managing referrals, providing training, and supporting the DSL in meetings with outside agencies and the local authority.

This role requires a qualified DSL or someone with extensive safeguarding experience, who is organised, proactive and committed to keeping children safe. The role is challenging however, you will be joining an exceptional team of teaching and support staff who are committed to making a difference. Leadership staff are incredibly supportive and they is abundantly clear from the moment you meet the Headteacher. To find out more about this Deputy DSL position, apply now.

Job Role:

• Supporting the schools Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Support the referral process to local authority and outside agencies
• Keeping detail, accurate and secure written records of concerns and referrals
• Educating staff on school safeguarding policies and procedures
• Be aware of specific needs of individual children
• Be vigilant of any safeguarding concerns that may arise
• Reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead

If you are interested in the Deputy DSL opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not what you are looking for? Contact the team to find out about our other Pastoral vacancies, or refer a Teacher, DSL or Pastoral Lead and ask about our referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.