Designated Safeguarding Lead (Non Teaching)

Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RB

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  14 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £41,511.00 - £49,764.00 Annually (Actual) Salary quoted is for an all year round contract, consideration will be given to Term Time only plus 2 weeks for the right candidate and salary will be pro rata accordingly

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Non Teaching) job summary

Plantsbrook School is a vibrant and inclusive school in the heart of Sutton Coldfield, committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and aspirational environment where every student can thrive. We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This pivotal role will involve taking lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school, ensuring the safety and welfare of all students. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to make a significant contribution to our school community by leading and promoting a strong safeguarding culture.

The DSL will act as a key point of contact for staff, students, families, and external agencies, providing expert advice and ensuring that safeguarding standards are upheld.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to:

• Lead on all safeguarding and child protection matters, including online safety.
• Act as the primary contact for staff, parents, carers, and external agencies regarding safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure prompt and effective referral of cases to the appropriate external bodies.
• Support HR with safeguarding-related referrals, including the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date safeguarding records using CPOMS.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to ensure a whole-school approach to safeguarding.
• Collaborate with the Senior Mental Health Lead to support students with safeguarding concerns linked to mental health.
• Ensure a culture of high aspirations for children who have or have had a social worker.
• Provide safeguarding training and updates to all staff and monitor compliance.
• Conduct internal safeguarding audits and oversee risk assessments.
• Lead on attendance strategies, monitoring and evaluating whole-school attendance data.
• Ensure all safeguarding policies are reviewed, updated, and implemented effectively.

Do you:

• Have aStrong background in safeguarding and child protection, ideally within a school setting.
• Have experience working with vulnerable children and their families.
• Have a passion about safeguarding and being committed to student welfare.

Are you a dedicated safeguarding professional looking to take on a leadership role within a dynamic school environment?

Then we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• A role that makes a tangible difference in the lives of children and their families.
• A strong safeguarding culture where your expertise is valued and respected.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 May 2025

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Please note successful candidates for all Broadleaf Partnership Trust vacancies will be requested to apply for Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, although a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Plantsbrook School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1553 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Plantsbrook School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plantsbrook-school-sutton-coldfield

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