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Full Time | 40 hours/week
30,000 - 35,000 (dependent on experience)
Make Every Day Extraordinary
Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a real impact in the lives of young people?
We are recruiting on behalf of our independent SEMH client school in Worksop for a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join their committed team this term.
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead safeguarding across a vibrant specialist setting, ensuring all pupils are safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.
About the School
Our client's school provides a structured, supportive environment for students aged 11-17 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion due to behavioural challenges.
The school re-engages learners through a personalised academic and vocational curriculum, underpinned by strong relationships and consistent pastoral care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of safeguarding and child protection in the school
- Offer exceptional pastoral support to pupils
- Monitor and report on safeguarding trends to senior leadership
- Maintain robust safeguarding records and procedures
- Liaise with external agencies and build strong community links
- Support behaviour strategies in collaboration with the wider team
- Contribute to whole-school improvement and a positive school culture
- Proven experience in a safeguarding role, ideally in a SEND or SEMH setting
- A recognised DSL qualification (or willingness to work towards it)
- Minimum 2 years' experience supporting students with SEND
- Passionate about student welfare, inclusion, and positive outcomes
- Enhanced NEST pension scheme
- Generous maternity & paternity pay
- Staff referral scheme
- Access to Blue Light Discount Card
- Fully funded training & qualifications
- Enhanced pay scale based on experience & qualifications
- Employee wellbeing app and exclusive discounts
- Life assurance coverage
Be the safeguarding lead who helps transform lives.
Apply today and join a passionate team committed to helping every student feel safe, respected, and ready for the future.
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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
