Designated Safeguarding Lead

4 weeks ago


Romford, United Kingdom Step Teachers Full time

Step Teachers are seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead at a combined primary and secondary school in Romford due to start immediately. This role carries a significant level of responsibility and as part of your role, you will report directly to the senior leadership team within the school. 

Designated Safeguarding Lead Role:

  • Managing referrals to social care, the police or other authorities as appropriate
  • Working with staff, parents, students, safeguarding partners and relevant agencies
  • Raising awareness about the different aspects of safeguarding as appropriate to students, staff and parents
  • Undergo regular training and refresh knowledge and skills regularly
  • Providing support to staff to help them feel confident on welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters
  • Encouraging a culture among all staff to listen to students and take account of their wishes and feelings with empathy
  • Keeping concise, detailed, accurate, secure written records of concerns and referrals, and understanding how and when to share, and understand relevant data protection legislation

Designated Safeguarding Lead Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead is a must 
  • Extensive knowledge of education &; safeguarding legislation
  • Familiarity with national &; local safeguarding requirements, processes and resources
  • A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their well-being inside and outside the classroom
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A relevant qualification in Education is desirable
Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and are proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, Nursery Nurses will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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