Designated Safeguarding Lead
Barnhill Community High School, Hayes, UB4 9LE15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
30 September 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
15 September 2025
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
- £55,293.00 Annually (Actual) Salary negotiable for the right candidate
Designated Safeguarding Lead job summary
Designated Safeguarding lead
Location: Barnhill Community High School
Salary Scale: POB 43
Salary: £55,293 per annum (negotiable for the right candidate)
Contract Type: Permanent, 42 weeks a year ( 39 weeks Term time + 3 weeks in school closure periods and evenings when safeguarding matters arise).
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
About Us: Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection.
Barnhill is part of Middlesex Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust which is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for young people, fostering inclusive learning environments, and nurturing a strong sense of community. With three schools under our care—Barnhill High School, Belmore Primary, and William Byrd Primary—our mission is to ensure every child has access to outstanding facilities that inspire success.
Staff Wellbeing: We have a very well thought of staff wellbeing that focusses on allowing staff to concentrate on their work without unnecessary impediment. In addition to this there is a range of supportive measures such marking from home, wellbeing events and staff celebrations.
The Role: The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school. The post holder will act as the central contact for safeguarding concerns, ensuring robust systems, culture, and practice that protect children and support staff.
Although line-managed by the Deputy Headteacher (who holds the statutory DSL designation), this role will be accountable for day-to-day safeguarding leadership, case management, and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Lead safeguarding and child protection across the school inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
- Promote a strong culture of safeguarding, ensuring all students feel safe and listened to.
- Act as first point of contact for safeguarding concerns raised by staff, pupils or parents.
- Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher (DSL), Headteacher, governors, and external partners to develop and implement safeguarding strategy.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience of managing safeguarding in a school or other relevant organisations.
- Expert knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and working with young people, including knowledge or the responsibilities of schools and other agencies.
- Commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of children.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Further Information:
Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.
Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.
We do not accept CV's.
We accept only employment and academic references; character references and those sent from generic email addresses (e.g., Gmail or Hotmail) will not be accepted.
Please see link to the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Please note that we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.
Closing Date: 29th September 2025
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 Barnhill Community High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1569 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barnhill Community High School website
Barnhill Community High has an amazing record of staff development leading to rapid career progression at all levels. This school is part of the Middlesex Learning Partnership, which is at an exciting time in its development. The Trust has a strong shared sense of community and a real commitment to making a difference to the lives of young people.
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