Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

About this role

Job Purpose

To support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in
ensuring effective safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the
school. The postholder will act as a first point of contact for staff reporting
safeguarding concerns, triage and manage lower-level safeguarding issues, maintain
accurate records, coordinate interventions, and contribute to safeguarding
practice that promotes the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

The DDSL will also hold a small caseload of
higher-profile safeguarding cases under the direction of the DSL, attend
multi-agency meetings as required, and lead specific safeguarding interventions
with pupils and families.