Safeguarding Co-ordinator (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
Bridlington School, Bridlington, YO16 4QU19 days remaining to apply
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
25 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,024.00 Annually (Actual)
Safeguarding Co-ordinator (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) job summary
The Role
This is a maternity cover role to join an established safeguarding team consisting of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, a second Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Attendance Officers and a First Aider.
As DDSL you will have a high profile around the school, you will be proactive in responding to CPOMS alerts and radio alerts from other members of staff. You will often be the first point of contact for students who are experiencing difficulties or are in need of support, so you will need to provide a trusted and accessible presence. Taking accurate statements and maintaining records is a key part of the role, as is working effectively with the rest of the safeguarding team.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring of CPOMS alerts, prioritising them and liaising with all stakeholders
- Escalation of serious incidents to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Identifying where a safeguarding risk assessment is required
- Attending strategy meetings and co-ordination of Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings
- Completing duties to support supervision of students throughout the day
What We Offer
- Access to a wide range of CPD and training opportunities, both internal and external.
- Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities in areas of interest.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including workload reduction measures.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Extensive experience working with young people
- A solid understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust
- The highest level of confidentiality to handle disclosures and safeguarding information
- Organisational skills to manage accurate records and make referrals to external agencies
Bridlington School
Bridlington School is a successful 11-18 maintained school with over 1,000 students on roll, a number which is rising year on year as our reputation as a centre of excellence grows within the local area. We have a small but thriving sixth form; the growth of this is an ambition for the school.
Students are polite, respectful and keen to learn, 49% are entitled to free school meals, 25% are also on the SEN register predominantly due to difficulties with literacy and numeracy skills.
Application Process
If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting an application, please contact Sarah Knight on 01262 672593
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 20th March 2026.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
*Term Time Working
Please note this vacancy is advertised for all year round and therefore is offered with a full time salary. Although this can at times be done remotely, there is an expectation that the safeguarding team continue to monitor CPOMS, attend Core Groups and maintain communication with social workers and other stakeholders throughout school closure periods.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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 Bridlington School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 952 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bridlington School website
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