DDSL/Family Worker

East Sussex Skills Academy, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4HS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,445 - £30,997 actual (£35,578 to £37,764 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) / Family Worker

East Sussex Skills Academy (ESSA) withinLondon South East Academies Trust

Salary:LSEAT H24–H28 | £27,445–£30,866 (actual)Hours:35 hours per week | Term Time Only

East Sussex Skills Academy (ESSA) is seeking a dedicatedDeputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) / Family Workerto support safeguarding, attendance and pupil wellbeing within our alternative provision.

Working closely with the DSL and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in ensuring robust safeguarding practices, effective multi‑agency working and meaningful support for pupils and families, particularly those who are most vulnerable.

The role includes:

• Day‑to‑day safeguarding and welfare support
• Acting as a key point of contact for pupils, families, staff and external agencies
• Leading and contributing to multi‑agency safeguarding and attendance work
• Monitoring attendance and safeguarding concerns using data to inform action
• Supporting families experiencing complex challenges
• Contributing to pupil induction and ongoing wellbeing support

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds safeguarding qualifications
• Has experience of safeguarding and/or attendance in an educational setting
• Has strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Is resilient, flexible and committed to inclusive education
• Can work confidently with vulnerable pupils and families

Experience inSEMH or alternative provisionis desirable.

London South East Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to anEnhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff

East Sussex Skills Academy, located in Bexhill, recently joined London South East Academies Trust. As an alternative provision, the school supports up to 94 pupils in Years 9-11 who are unable to access mainstream education.

ESSA offers a broad range of vocational pathways. Pupils receive high quality teaching in maths, English and science alongside expert professional tuition in Construction multi-trades, Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty, Automotive, Hospitality & Catering, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity.

We are committed to helping our young people to re-engage with learning and develop the skills they need for successful progression into further education, apprenticeships and employment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSEAT Recruitment Pack - East Sussex Skills Academy DDSL Family Worker.pdf - 8.97 MB (opens in new tab)

About East Sussex Skills Academy

• School type: Free Schools, ages 11 to 16
• School size: Up to 94 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-sussex-skills-academy

Arranging a visit to East Sussex Skills Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk.

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