Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term time only plus Inset days plus 5 days (40 weeks)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £32,307
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
The Burgess Hill Academy is seeking an experienced and committed Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to support the safeguarding and welfare of our pupils.
This key role involves managing safeguarding and child protection concerns, making referrals, working closely with pupils and families, and liaising with external agencies. You will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead and promote a strong safeguarding culture across the academy in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has strong safeguarding and child protection experience
* Has sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance
* Is confident working with external agencies
* Has excellent communication and organisational skills
Previous experience in a DSL/DDSL or safeguarding-focused role is desirable.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this rewarding opportunity.
Benefits
* Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
* Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
* Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
* Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some time to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
* Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
* Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
* Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 1978, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.
Contact: Adam Griffith, Assistant Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Key Dates
Closing date: 31st May, 2026
Interview date: To be arranged
Proposed start date: September, 2026
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