Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
The Telford Park School, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1FA13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday Term time plus one week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Scale 5 (12-16)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose
To support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring effective safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the school. The postholder will act as a first point of contact for staff reporting safeguarding concerns, triage and manage lower-level safeguarding issues, maintain accurate records, coordinate interventions, and contribute to safeguarding practice that promotes the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
The DDSL will also hold a small caseload of higher-profile safeguarding cases under the direction of the DSL, attend multi-agency meetings as required, and lead specific safeguarding interventions with pupils and families.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A supportive and highly effective safeguarding team.
- Strong leadership and professional development opportunities.
- A culture where safeguarding and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
- Access to high-quality CPD and safeguarding training.
- Opportunities to work closely with a range of external professionals and agencies.
- A school committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
Further information about the job
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
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.
About The Telford Park School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 698 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- pjolley@aatrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01952387400
Telford Park School, part of the Amethyst Academies Trust, is a coeducational secondary school located in Stirchley, Telford. We are committed to challenging and supporting every pupil effectively, aiming to maximize their academic success and personal growth. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is thoughtfully designed to be both challenging and engaging, empowering students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong love for learning. We value the development of well-rounded individuals with sound moral values, encouraging pupils to be respectful, tolerant, and responsible citizens. At Telford Park School, we believe in nurturing curiosity and providing a supportive environment where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Arranging a visit to The Telford Park School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pjolley@aatrust.co.uk.
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