Designated Safeguarding Lead for January 2027
About This Role
Excellence is expected by all in the school’s community where a dynamic and creative learning environment helps to realise the ambitions of all and continues to ensure exam results are above the national average.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead. This individual will put the safeguarding of all as a priority. The individual will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for all students, regardless of their starting points. This is a crucial role within the school.
Ideally, you will have experience in Safeguarding and be DSL level 3 trained, although an exceptional candidate who is willing to learn and take the qualification, will be considered.
Hornsey School for Girls is an ambitious school, and seeks like-minded, innovative individuals to join the warm and welcoming staff team.
The successful candidate for the post would ideally:
- Have a degree and training in Safeguarding
- Be child centred with empathy and compassion for students.
- Have the ability to work as a team and with a range of people including students, staff, parents, stakeholders and external agencies.
- Understand the relevant legal frameworks for safeguarding and have a working knowledge of all policies and best practice.
- Have a friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable personality