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Designated Safeguarding Lead

Paignton Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA

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• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: This is a full time role and whilst there is no expectation for the appointed person to work during school holidays, they must be available should any concerns arise.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £38,268 - £45,556

What skills and experience we're looking for

Paignton Academy are seeking to appoint a Designated Safeguarding Lead, to take lead responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters arising at the school. Our DSL will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people across the academy. You will also support other staff in dealing with any child protection concerns that arise, and will be available for staff to discuss any safeguarding concerns.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead will have:

• Experience of working with children, young people and families and dealing with barriers to education.
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection issues
• Working knowledge of school exclusion processes and procedures would be desirable
• The ability to work as part of a team, and openly and collaboratively with multi-agency colleagues, while applying the principles of confidentiality

This is a full time role and whilst there is no expectation for the appointed person to work during school holidays, they must be available should any concerns arise.

What the school offers its staff

We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:

• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways for professional development including Chartered Teacher status, regular MAT meets to share best practice and range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Pastoral - Designated Safeguarding Lead (PNA).pdf - 1.45 MB (opens in new tab)

About Paignton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1582 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Paignton Academy website
• Email address: srm@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paignton-academy

At Paignton Academy, we focus on developing well-rounded students who excel academically and grow socially, emotionally, and morally. We inspire our students to be kind, resilient, and responsible, preparing them to face challenges and contribute positively to society.

Paignton Academy is on a significant improvement journey which was recognised in its most recent Ofsted report (December 2024):

The school has redesigned its curriculum to be broad and ambitious. The knowledge pupils will learn is organised in a logical order. The impact of these improvements is evident in key stage 3, where pupils demonstrate they know and remember more of what they have been taught.

Since the previous inspection, the quality of provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved. Pupils’ needs are identified quickly, and appropriate support is put in place. Teachers have a growing understanding of how to adapt their teaching successfully for the benefit of these pupils. The school ensures that pupils with SEND are included in the wider life of the school.

Pupils’ behaviour has improved. Lessons are calm and purposeful. The ‘speak up, speak out’ campaign has led to more pupils feeling confident to report concerns.

Arranging a visit to Paignton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email srm@tsatrust.org.uk.

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