Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
The Westgate School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
to be confirmed
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £30,160.00 - £35,530.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Level 5 Points 13-23
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead job summary
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in ensuring that safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the school are effective, robust and compliant with statutory requirements.
The DDSL will play a key role in identifying, responding to and managing safeguarding concerns, supporting the DSL with the oversight of safeguarding cases and working collaboratively with pupils, families, staff and external agencies.
The post holder will act as a deputy to the DSL and, when required, provide appropriate safeguarding leadership and support in the DSL's absence.
Previous experience in a similar role is essential. Further information can be found in the detailed job description and person specification below.
Although primarily a term time role, there is the expectation that the successful candidate will be available for additional meetings, conferences and safeguarding duties during holiday periods which is integral part of this role. We would also ask for some flexibility with regards to your working day should any emergency cases arise outside of the noted working hours. This aspect of the position will be discussed in full at interview.
Tours of the school are welcome.
What To Know Before Applying:
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Holiday pay included in all salaries.
- We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
- The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.
- Only applicants who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List check, online and past employer checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are an equal opportunities employer under the provision of the Equality Act 2010. The school reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy should the anticipated staffing vacancy not arise.
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 The Westgate School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1273 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Westgate School website
The Westgate School prides itself on our commitment in ensuring every student is '#equippedforlife'. This is at the heart of what we do to ensure that students have every opportunity to thrive during their time at school and beyond.
We are a nourishing and highly supportive school and offer a bespoke CPD training package for new members of staff, irrespective of their background or experience. Ultimately, we ensure each member of staff feels valued and well supported at every phase of their career.
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