Overview
37 hours per week, term time only (39 + 4 weeks). To start as soon as possible. The Nicholas Hamond Academy is looking for a Designated Safeguard Lead to ensure the consistent application of the safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures at the academy, in line with all requirements in Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children (latest versions). We believe in putting children and young people at the heart of all that we do and that every student should feel safe and receive a first-class education to ensure they are well prepared for the next phase of their lives, within education, training, or employment.
About you We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and has relevant and evidenced experience in safeguarding and implementing statutory guidance and policies. The successful candidate will be motivated, patient, and able to use their own initiative. They must be able to demonstrate prior experience of compliance and auditing within a safeguarding setting, having previously worked as a DSL or DDSL. Previous experience in a relatable role within an educational establishment or social services is essential.
Responsibilities
* Safeguarding is everyone\'s responsibility: all staff, governors and volunteers should play their full part in keeping children safe.
* A child-centred approach: a clear understanding of the needs and views of children. We recognise the importance of enabling children to talk openly about anything that worries them and to feel confident that they will be listened to, and appropriate action taken.
* It is the role of the DSL to challenge any decisions made on behalf of children in our academy that are not in their best interests, to seek justification for inaction and to push for improved intervention when the interventions in place do not seem to be effective enough to ensure the maximum life changes for that child.
Why choose The Nicholas Hamond Academy?
Rated as \"Good\" by Ofsted in January 2022, here at The Nicholas Hamond Academy, we are \"determined to be the best that we can be\". As a team, we are dedicated to delivering a high-quality education that enables students to make rapid progress and achieve transformational academic targets. We have high expectations of our pupils and every student matters to us. We work closely with our local community, including parents and carers, who actively support the work we are doing to achieve and maintain the highest possible standards.
About Academy Transformation Trust We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform the learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.
What\'s in it for you?
In return, you can expect fantastic professional development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday, 25 September 2025. Interview date to be confirmed. If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
The Nicholas Hamond Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
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