Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Orleans Park School, Twickenham, TW1 3BB

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37.5 hours per week: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC Salary Scale SO2 (actual salary: £38,133 - £40,624)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual that has the desire to work with and support young people. They must want continually to update their knowledge and reflect on their experiences to ensure the school continues to follow best practice and to support to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in all matters of safeguarding and child protection across the school.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of working with children and young people

Have experience of safeguarding and child protection

At all times model best practice and uphold the principles of confidentiality and data protection

Work with external agencies in a professional manner to ensure the best outcome for every child

Act as a source of support, advice and expertise for staff.

Undertake safeguarding training and support the school to follow best practice.

Have a high standard of literacy, communication and organisational skills

What the school offers its staff

We take staff wellbeing seriously at Orleans Park School. Here are just some of the great benefits for all staff:

a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders

regular CPD sessions

Sixth Form in dedicated buildings and facilities

Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff wellbeing

Workplace pension through Teachers Pension Scheme/Local Government Pension Scheme

Longer school holidays compared to LEA schools, with a two-week October half term

Free onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu immunisation

situated on a 16-acre site close to the River Thames and the centre of Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The borough is home to the attractions of Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace and Twickenham Stadium.

easy access to central London and excellent transport links for bus, train, Underground and Overground services

close to the M3/M4/M25 with staff parking on site

staff travel card loans

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

In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) the school will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Orleans Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Candidate Information - DDSL - May 2026.pdf - 974 KB (opens in new tab)

Application-Form-Support-Staff-OPS-2025.docx - 84.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Orleans Park School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orleans Park School website
• Email address: recruitment@orleanspark.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orleans-park-school

Orleans Park is an Outstanding School (Ofsted November 2023) with over 1,350 students, serving its local community in Twickenham. The dedicated staff work hard to ensure students are successful and leave as responsible citizens and confident individuals.

Please see more about working at Orleans Park on our website https://www.orleanspark.school/about-us/working-at-orleans

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