Designated safeguarding lead

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Wandsworth

£39,836 – £55,297 per annum, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: The successful candidate will work full time during term time, plus 10 days

Required from: September 2025

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and well-qualified Designated Safeguarding Lead to join the school’s Senior Leadership Team. You will take responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the whole school (including online safety) from Reception through to Sixth Form.

Reporting to the Deputy Head Pastoral & Co-Curricular, you will work in close liaison with the Deputy Head Pastorals in both the senior and junior school to oversee and implement safeguarding policies, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and GDST expectations, reporting to the Heads of each school.

The DSL role is a dynamic and strategic role involving close collaboration with a range of stakeholders to advise and support on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters and liaising with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police to ensure a robust and effective response to safeguarding and wellbeing concerns. You will work closely with the school Nurses’ team and Wellbeing Lead to integrate medical and mental health support within the school’s pastoral framework.

Qualifications and Experience:

Skills Required