Designated Safeguarding Lead - Bromley | High-Performing...

Location: Bromley, South East London
Start: ASAP
Contract: Permanent
⏰ Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Salary: £44,000–£51,000

⚠️ Previous School Safeguarding Experience Essential

A high-performing secondary school in Bromley is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead to lead on safeguarding, child protection and the welfare of students.

Previous experience working in a school safeguarding position is essential, ideally with substantial DSL or DDSL experience within a secondary school.

This role will suit someone who is confident managing complex cases and working collaboratively with senior leaders and external agencies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking strategic responsibility for safeguarding

• Managing safeguarding referrals and concerns

• Overseeing vulnerable student caselo

• Maintaining accurate safeguarding records

• Working with social care and external agencies

• Supporting child protection meetings

• Advising staff on safeguarding concerns

• Coordinating safeguarding training

• Monitoring compliance with safeguarding procedures

• Supporting the development of the school's safeguarding culture

About You

You should have strong knowledge of KCSIE, child protection procedures and multi-agency safeguarding, alongside excellent judgement and communication skills.

Current DSL training and experience working with social care, Prevent, early help and safeguarding audits would be expected.

⭐ High-performing secondary school
ASAP start
Permanent
⏰ Full-time
£44,000–£51,000

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.