Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
King's Academy Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5RB14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
asap
Closing date
1 October 2026 at 8am
Date listed
16 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £17,016.00 - £19,300.00 Annually (Actual) KGA Pay Scale, Band 7, Points 13 to 17
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead job summary
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead required to start asap. 22.2 hours per week (equivalent to 3 days a week - must be a Monday and a Friday plus one other day to be agreed with the successful candidate).
We are looking for someone who is pro-active, inclusive and a team player. This role is an important part of supporting our safeguarding team and students. We are looking for someone with previous safeguarding experience to work alongside our Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Applications are welcomed from a range of backgrounds although experience of working with young people is an advantage ie: education, social care, health and Police.
What can we offer you?
Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
An established, motivated and supportive department
Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)
An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)
A supportive and collaborative staff body
An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
Two-week October half term
Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
The opportunity to work in an Eco School
A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove
King’s Academy Ringmer:
King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage ". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.
King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.
King’s Group Academies:
King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.
King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Closing date for applications is Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8am. Interview date TBC
We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About King's Academy Ringmer
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 659 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
King’s Academy Ringmer:
King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.
King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.
King’s Group Academies:
King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.
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