Role Summary
The DSL will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across Newsome Junior Academy, including online safety and monitoring systems.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and effective.
* Take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, contributing to the assessment of children.
* Advise and support other staff on child welfare, safeguarding, and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police.
* Delegate safeguarding activities to deputies as needed, while retaining ultimate lead responsibility.
Employer Commitment
Impact Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding staff and students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service DBS check. An interview will include a question about safeguarding, and any anomalies identified in pre-recruitment checks will be discussed.
Position Details
Hours: 32.5
Location: Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Salary: £3,527 per annum (MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2A)
Position type: Permanent
Grade: MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2A £3,527
Closing Date
08 May 2026, 9:00 AM
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