Care & Facilities Services
Primary Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ( DDSL)
Ark John Keats Academy · London, United Kingdom
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Application deadline
- Requisition
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- Salary:
- GBP 29,432–38,734 per year
- Visa sponsorship
- No explicit statement from the source
- Relocation assistance
- No explicit statement from the source
Job description
Primary Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
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About the role
Location: Enfield – easily accessible from central, north, and east London, as well as surrounding areas.
Salary: Support Band 5-7 (Outer London) ranging from point 5-24 (£29,432-£38,734) term time only. depending on experience.
Working pattern: Term Time only, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm/while part-time working cannot be considered for this role, flexible working arrangements may be considered.
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September / October
Closing date: Friday 28th Aug 2026.
Interviews taking place Friday 4th September 2026.
We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis, and this advert may close earlier than
advertised depending on the level of response.
Description of the post:
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) plays a key role in supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The DDSL helps ensure that effective safeguarding policies, procedures and practices are in place and consistently applied across the school.
The DDSL will act as a point of contact for safeguarding concerns and contribute to a strong culture of vigilance and child protection.
How to apply
Open the official Teaching Vacancies listing to review the current employer application instructions and apply.