Assistant Head Teacher - Designated Safeguarding Lead

Summary:

Assistant Head Teacher - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) opportunity in Fordham, Cambridge. Apply now.

About the School:

The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where students receive individualised attention and care. It focuses on unlocking potential through tailored education and fostering a culture of safety and well-being.

The Opportunity:

As the Assistant Head Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will play a vital role in leading safeguarding and pastoral care across the school. This is a key leadership position that shapes the school's safeguarding culture and ensures the welfare of all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate safeguarding and child protection across the school, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance.
• Embed a strong safeguarding culture through staff training, managing concerns, and liaising with external agencies.
• Act as the Designated Teacher for Looked After and Previously Looked After Children, overseeing Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
• Provide strategic leadership in pastoral care, behaviour, and attendance using a trauma-informed approach.
• Monitor and analyse safeguarding and wellbeing data to drive improvement and report impact to senior leaders.
• Lead the Personal Development curriculum, including PSHE, RSE, and Careers Education.
• Contribute to curriculum development and whole-school improvement as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Model and promote the school’s ethos and values through visible, consistent leadership.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant experience in safeguarding and pastoral leadership
• Experience acting as or working closely with a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Full Child Protection Training
• Willingness to submit an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS)

Preferred

• Experience supporting Looked After Children
• Experience in curriculum development and leadership
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of statutory safeguarding guidance

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: £51,773 to £54,395
• Term-time only working hours (39 weeks including 5 inset days)
• Fully funded Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Qualification
• Fully funded enhanced DBS
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Health Assured EAP programme and mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme and free onsite parking
• Employee recognition and service awards
• Free work laptop or MacBook provided
• Free tea and coffee
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
• Wellbeing leave and Blue Light Card