Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Full-time

Woodlands; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern educational institution in Gillingham is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to assist in safeguarding initiatives for students. The role involves reviewing Risk Assessments, attending safeguarding training, and monitoring students in alternative provisions. Candidates should have experience with children and knowledge of safeguarding procedures. The school offers a supportive and innovative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a focus on staff wellbeing.

Benefits

State of the art teaching environment

Trust-funded training opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free flu vaccinations

Reduced fitness membership fees

Employee discounts via TSAT Benefits portal

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with barriers to education.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and guidelines on attendance.
• Working knowledge of school procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead with safeguarding requirements.
• Review Risk Assessments on a termly basis.
• Track and monitor students engaging in alternative provision.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Understanding of child protection issues

Ability to engage with families

Education

None specified

Job description

Looking to progress your career in a new state‑of‑the‑art, expanding school?

Maritime Academy are seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead with the safeguarding of our students. You will play a major role in initiatives and projects that may arise, which can help to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.

Our DDSL will support the DSL in reviewing Risk Assessments on a termly basis and will also support with the tracking and monitoring children who are engaging in alternative provision off‑site. You will also be required to attend a Child Protection Course, and other training such as in Child Sexual Exploitation, Drugs and Alcohol and E‑safety.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families, dealing with barriers to education, together with a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, child protection issues and of statutory legislation, guidelines and policies on attendance. Working knowledge of school procedures would be desirable.

We would love to hear from you if you are looking for a role where you can play a key role in promoting the welfare, safety, and success of every student.

What we can offer you:

• Environment: A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust‑funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully‑equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located Maritime Academy.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one‑stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• 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!

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, Office Manager, during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via email [e-mail] to arrange an informal conversation.

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 [e-mail]