Designated Safeguarding Lead

2 weeks ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council - Schools Full time
Salary- Estimated Actual £19,825 + Outer London Fringe Allowance (£25,119 FTE) per year- Location- Broadfield Primary Academy- Address- Broadfield Primary Academy, Vulcan Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9PD- WebsiteTelephone No Contract- Permanent, Part-time, Term-time

  • 35 hours per week
    Job advertisement:
  • (Y)Our Opportunity
  • Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people?
  • Do you have experience of safeguarding and child protection?
  • Broadfield Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our growing safeguarding team. This role is at the heart of the school and will be a leader with excellent communication skills, an ability to prioritise and a resilience to tough conversations when they arise.
  • The Lead DSL will participate in strategy discussions, engage in interagency meetings, and contribute to the assessment of children. As the Lead DSL you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together.
  • The ideal Designated Safeguarding Lead will be someone who:
  • Experienced in safeguarding within education sector (or similar)
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance around child protection
  • Able to manage sensitive cases with discretion and empathy
  • A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
  • Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
  • Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  • Consistent in a calm and fair approach
  • Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
  • Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential
Talking with children openly and calmly is an essential attribute that you will hold.

Having conversations about what is going well, what they may be worried about and how they may like some help to resolve issues is all part of the role.

An ability to hold confidences while communicating the importance of sharing important information to keep people safe is essential.

  • As the Lead DSL we know you're going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us

We can offer you:

  • Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
  • Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
  • A comprehensive induction programme
  • Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
  • Free eye tests
  • About Broadfield Primary Academy
  • Broadfield Primary Academy is a large primary school serving the community of Broadfield in Crawley. Our overarching mission is for all Broadfield Primary Academy children to be nurtured as uniquely talented individuals, finding fulfilment through their love of learning and the exploration of the furthest reaches of their intellectual, creative, physical and emotional capabilities.
  • We are committed to safeguarding and all applicants must be willing to undergo screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Posted Date:

3 April 2024

Closing Date:

17 April 2024

Interview Date:

**26th April 2024

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