Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead
Eko Pathways, London, E6 6FE5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 September 2025
Closing date
27 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £50,574.00 - £53,607.00 Annually (Actual)
Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead job summary
INTERNAL ADVERT
Eko Pathways and Pathways School
Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead-to work across two schools
Contract type- Full time position, Permanent
Hours per week: 36 hrs
Salary: PO5 (£50,574 to £53,607)
Start date: September 2025
Eko Trust is a family of good and outstanding schools situated across London, Brighton and Suffolk. Collaborating seamlessly, we are dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where our collective goal is to constantly learn and innovate, striving to deliver unparalleled educational outcomes for the children under our care. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in education and thrive in a collaborative, progressive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a community committed to excellence.
Are you an experienced and highly motivated safeguarding professional seeking a leadership role where you can truly impact the safety and well-being of children and young people?
A unique opportunity has arisen for an innovative, creative and resilient Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead to join the team at a special school in an ethnically diverse inner-city area to work across Eko Pathways and Pathways School.
Location
Eko Pathways is based at Flanders Road, Eastham, E6 6FE.
Pathways School is based at New Road, Dagenham, RM10 9NH.
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Senior Deputy Safeguarding Lead to play a crucial role in our safeguarding team. Reporting directly to the Head Teacher and Head of School of Eko Pathways and Pathways School, you will be instrumental in upholding and enhancing our robust safeguarding culture and practices.
Key Responsibilities Will Include (across two schools):
Case Management: Leading on complex safeguarding concerns, including referrals, investigations and multi-agency liaison.
Expert Guidance: Providing authoritative advice, guidance, and support to staff on all safeguarding matters.
Policy & Practice: Contributing to the continuous review, development, and implementation of our safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.
Training & Development: Delivering high-quality safeguarding training to staff and promoting a culture of vigilance.
Strategic Input: Supporting the Deputy DSL’s across both Schools in strategic planning and ensuring effective oversight of safeguarding across the organisation. Leading on Attendance and child protection across both schools.
We are Looking for Someone Who Has:
Extensive senior-level experience in safeguarding, ideally within a similar setting (e.g., education, social care, youth work).
A comprehensive understanding of current safeguarding legislation, guidance (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children), and best practice.
Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive safeguarding cases with professionalism and integrity.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
A relevant professional qualification in social work, education, or a related field (desirable).
A deep-seated commitment to promoting the welfare and protection of children.
Eko Trust can offer:
Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team
Forward-thinking approaches to learning, professional development, and school improvement
Continuous professional development & learning opportunities
Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands
Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work
Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors
Access to private GP services, counselling, financial well being advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services
Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working
A commitment to your career aspirations and professional development
A clear vision for the future and strong values of school values
Visits are welcomed. Please contact ekopathwaysinfo@ekotrust.org.uk to arrange this or for any further information.
For more information regarding the post or to apply for the post please go to link below and complete the application form
Link will be placed in my new term
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143275/EDV-2025-EP-99353
Closing Date: 27th June 2025
Interview date: 30th June 2025
Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
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 are not accepted.
About Eko Pathways
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 74 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Eko Pathways website
School location
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