Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Maritime Academy, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4YG15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
25 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £26,364 for 37 hours and 39 weeks
What skills and experience we're looking for
Looking to progress your career in a new state-of-the-art, expanding school?
Maritime Academy are seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead with the safeguarding of our students. You will play a major role in initiatives and projects that may arise, which can help to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.
Our DDSL will support the DSL in reviewing Risk Assessments on a termly basis and will also support with the tracking and monitoring children who are engaging in alternative provision off-site. You will also be required to attend a Child Protection Course, and other training such as in Child Sexual Exploitation, Drugs and Alcohol and E-safety.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families, dealing with barriers to education, together with a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, child protection issues and of statutory legislation, guidelines and policies on attendance. Working knowledge of school procedures would be desirable.
We would love to hear from you if you are looking for a role where you can play a key role in promoting the welfare, safety, and success of every student.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
- Environment:A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
- Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Maritime Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in the academy. We recognise that there is no higher priority than student’s safety and well-being. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have in place a range of policies and procedures to support our safeguarding commitment. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as ‘Designated Safeguarding Leads/ Deputies in school in compliance with the ‘sharing of information’ guidance.
Applying for the job
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About Maritime Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 562 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maritime Academy website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.
Arranging a visit to Maritime Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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