Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Job Purpose

To support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring effective safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the school. The postholder will act as a first point of contact for staff reporting safeguarding concerns, triage and manage lower-level safeguarding issues, maintain accurate records, coordinate interventions, and contribute to safeguarding practice that promotes the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

The DDSL will also hold a small caseload of higher-profile safeguarding cases under the direction of the DSL, attend multi-agency meetings as required, and lead specific safeguarding interventions with pupils and families.