Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) required for January 2026
Hornchurch High School, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
15 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8:15 to 16:00
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade APTC 6 Points 18 – 20, full salary £35,520-£36,585. Actual salary pro rata £32,425-£33,397 39 weeks per year + 2 weeks, term time + inset days/twilights
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our school community. This role will require you to have previous safeguarding experience. The role will include liaising with social services, CAMHS and other external agencies and managing referrals to outside agencies. The role will also include working with the students and families referred by pastoral staff.
What the school offers its staff
- Excellent Training Programme
- A cohesive team of people who believe in working collaboratively; sharing ideas and supporting each other.
- The chance to join a growing school with further opportunities for progression as the school reaches capacity.
Further information about the job
Purpose of the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic,caringand efficient team player to join our safeguarding team:
To lead the school’s daily response to safeguarding concerns andreferrals;
To keep up-to-date,accurateand secure records of students with Child in Need and Child ProtectionPlans;
To ensure that all looked after, vulnerable,at riskstudents are given theappropriate care, guidance and support andare able toaccess the school curriculum/removing any barriers to their learning, liaising with the pastoral team whenrelevant;
To take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment ofchildren;
To deputise for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and fulfil the responsibilities as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.
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About Hornchurch High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 717 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hornchurch High School website
- Email address
- hr@hornchurchhigh.com
- Phone number
- 01708 691441
We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff. We offer excellent training, exciting links with other school partners and provide opportunities for personal development. We have a vibrant work place with friendly, supportive colleagues and an excellent work/life balance.
This is an exciting time to be joining Hornchurch High School as we have new and exciting plans for the near future as we head towards an outstanding judgement from Ofsted.
Our innovative curriculum ensures that students experience a wide range of subjects and opportunities in and outside of the classroom.
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