Lead DSL
1. £39,260 - £43,132 FTE – SAT G
2. Full Time
3. Start Date: September 2026
4. Close Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2026
5. The Sittingbourne School
6. £39,260 - £43,132 FTE – SAT G
7. Full time, All Year Round
8. September 2026 start
9. Interviews: 25th June 2026
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, resilient, and inspiring Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our fantastic safeguarding and pastoral team. You will lead a dedicated team committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of every student, creating a secure environment where they can thrive.
You will join a talented team with a strong teamwork ethic and a passionate commitment to child protection and student welfare. This post offers an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal, leadership role in the school’s exciting upward journey. Applicants will show enthusiasm for joining our dynamic and supportive team, and will be able to demonstrate the highest standards of safeguarding practice in order to support student outcomes across the school.
The successful candidate will join a school with a strong and supportive senior leadership team for whom staff wellbeing is a priority. We appreciate the challenges teachers face and we do all we can to reduce unnecessary workload and cut down on bureaucracy. We take a zero tolerance approach to rudeness and defiance to staff and we make sure that no teacher feels alone when things are tough. Staff also benefit from a wide ranging programme of ongoing staff development.
Potential candidates with children who are of (or are approaching) secondary school age, may be interested to know that children of our staff are given priority in our Admissions Policy.
Flexible working requests will be considered when applying for this role.
If you think The Sittingbourne School could be the school for you, email Sarah Scott-Drysdale () for more information and to arrange a visit.
Please note that we reserve the right to bring forward the application deadline if we feel we have a strong field of applicants early on. Therefore, early application is advised.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
10. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
11. Enhanced Maternity Pay
12. Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
13. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
14. Access to training and development
15. On-site Parking
16. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
17. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
18. Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?