Designated Safeguarding Lead EDV/2025/SNCPA/07441 Designated Safeguarding Lead Woad Farm Road, [...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Boston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to enhance pastoral care and safeguarding provision. The successful candidate will lead efforts to ensure emotional well-being and safety for all students, working closely with families and external agencies. The role offers a supportive environment and professional development opportunities, ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

High-quality professional development

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experienced in classroom, pastoral, and safeguarding work within an educational setting.
• Up-to-date DSL training and thorough knowledge of KCSIE and safeguarding legislation.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and families, with commitment to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of pastoral care and wellbeing throughout the school.
• Ensure highest standards of safeguarding practice as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Support pupils by working closely with families, staff, and external agencies.

Skills

Approachable

Emotional intelligence

Resilience under pressure

Commitment to teamwork

Passion for supporting children

Job description

About this Role

Designated Safeguarding Lead

We are a successful and thriving school and proud member of the Infinity Academies Trust with the most wonderful children. Our distinctive Christian ethos of ‘Let your Light Shine’ is at the heart of all we do and drives our core purpose every day. We are a good school with high aspirations and are fully committed to ensuring that all our children flourish in all aspects of their development regardless of their starting point. Day to day you will see our children play together and learn together. You will hear laughter and feel an abundance of joy as you walk around our well‑equipped and vibrant site.

Full‑time, term time plus five days (37 hours per week)

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our committed team. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to play a key role in our school’s vision by leading our pastoral care, safeguarding provision, and fostering a positive culture of wellbeing and hope.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of pastoral care and wellbeing across the school to facilitate progress.
• Work closely with pupils in class to remove barriers and promote progress.
• Be the Designeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding practice and culture working closely with the Headteacher and Senior team.
• Work closely with children, families, staff, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils by leading TAC and Early Help meetings and supporting pupils within the classroom environment.
• Model our vision and values through your daily practice, inspiring trust and confidence throughout the school community.

Qualifications

• Is experienced in classroom, pastoral and safeguarding work within an educational setting.
• Has up‑to‑date DSL training and a thorough knowledge of KCSIE and safeguarding legislation.
• Is highly approachable, emotionally intelligent, and resilient under pressure and committed to the teamwork and vision of the school.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and families, and a relentless commitment to inclusion.

Benefits

• A supportive and welcoming staff team and trust.
• A school rooted in our vision of encouragement and hope, with children at the heart of everything we do.
• High‑quality professional development and opportunities to develop your expertise both within the school and wider trust.
• The chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of our pupils and their families.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school by making appointment with the office by telephoning 01205 363210.

The school has a clear commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check as well as other routine recruitment checks.