Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 August 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: LBR 7 Scale 23 - 25
• Additional allowances:

  LBR 7 Scale 23 - 25

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead job summary

We are seeking an applicant who can support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and processes are effectively implemented, monitored, and reviewed, while acting as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns, liaising with external agencies, and fostering a culture of vigilance and support across the school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Overseas Police checks, if applicable. Online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will undergo full Safer Recruitment checks including, if applicable, Children’s Barred List check, Right to Work check, Qualifications check, Section 128 check, Prohibition from Teaching check and Professional References.

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.

About Wanstead High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wanstead High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wanstead-high-school

11-18 large comprehensive school based in the heart of East London.

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