Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Non‑Teaching) We are seeking a highly organised, dedicated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our pastoral team. Working closely with the Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral), you will play a crucial role in safeguarding students by managing referrals, maintaining accurate records, liaising with external agencies, and ensuring the effective use of safeguarding systems across the school. Key Responsibilities Lead on safeguarding concerns, receiving and acting on information, liaising with students, families, staff, and external agencies. Manage and quality‑assure safeguarding records using CPOMS, including triaging referrals. Monitor Smoothwall alerts and ensure compliance with online safety standards (Filtering & Monitoring). Contribute to multi‑agency work, including TAF/TAC meetings, case conferences, strategy meetings and other statutory processes. Maintain confidential, GDPR‑compliant safeguarding records and report harmful sexual behaviour in line with statutory and Ofsted requirements. Prepare impartial reports for Local Authorities and external agencies. Work alongside pastoral leaders and the Attendance Team to identify and support students whose wellbeing or home circumstances may impact learning. Conduct home visits where required to help ensure students are safe and well. Collaborate with external partners involved in the school’s “Supporting Families” offer. Support supervision duties, contribute to staff meetings and school events, and uphold the school’s values and professional standards. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check, including a Barred list check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates. Application forms and further details are available to download below and completed forms should be returned to recruitment@southbromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk or visit the school website www.southbromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there. Hours: 37 hours term time only plus 4 days Salary: SO2, Point 27 - £31,901 p.a. Location: South Bromsgrove High School, Charford Road Bromsgrove B60 3NL Closing Date: Thursday 26th March 2026 @ 9:00am Shortlisting: Thursday 26th March 2026 Interview Date: TBC