Designated Safeguarding Lead

Notre Dame High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BT

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £42,839.00 - £46,142.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 8

Designated Safeguarding Lead job summary

Designated Safeguarding Lead

37 hours per week / 52 weeks a year

Grade 8: SCP 32 - 35 £42,839 - £46,142 per annum

To act justly, to love with mercy and walk humbly with our God’ - Micah 6:8

Thank you for taking an interest in this exciting post, and we look forward to receiving your application. We also would encourage you to come and have an informal look round our school and meet some colleagues from the team.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and passionate Designated Safeguarding Lead who will play a central role in shaping a safe, supportive, across our school, where all students can thrive. Join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of children and families. If you are committed to protecting and advocating for young people, and confident in leading whole‑school safeguarding practice, we would love to hear from you.

As the DSL you will work closely with the Pastoral Team and the SEND department who are a successful and supportive team.

Due to the varied holidays over the Easter break, the closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Monday 20thApril at midday.

We expect to be interviewing for the role later on the same week.

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

Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.

Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies

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 Notre Dame High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1492 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Notre Dame High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/notre-dame-high-school-sheffield

Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.

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