Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Lambeth
- Permanent, Full-time
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Vacancy Lambeth
Position: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Location: London Borough of Lambeth South London
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent or Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible
About the Role
We are working closely with an inclusive forward-thinking school in the London Borough of Lambeth to appoint a dedicated and experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). This is a vital leadership position responsible for taking day-to-day ownership of all child protection safeguarding and pastoral welfare matters across the school community.
The successful candidate will lead a supportive pastoral team champion a robust safeguarding culture and act as the primary point of contact for external agencies local authorities and concerned staff.
Key Responsibilities
Child Protection Leadership: Take lead responsibility for managing all safeguarding concerns disclosures and referrals in strict accordance with statutory guidance (KCSIE).
Multi-Agency Liaison: Work collaboratively with Lambeth Childrens Services social care the police and health professionals to secure the best outcomes for vulnerable students.
Staff Training & Guidance: Deliver comprehensive safeguarding training and inductions for all teaching support and volunteer staff ensuring high levels of vigilance.
Case Management: Maintain meticulous highly confidential child protection records and chronology logs using the schools designated digital safeguarding systems (e.g. CPOMS).
Pastoral Strategy: Advise senior leadership on evolving safeguarding trends policy updates and whole-school early intervention strategies.
Ideal Candidate Specification
Experience: Proven substantial experience operating as a DSL or Deputy DSL within a UK primary secondary or alternative education setting.
Knowledge: Expert up-to-date knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Working Together to Safeguard Children and local Lambeth safeguarding procedures.
Skills: Exceptional crisis-management communication and decision-making skills with the emotional resilience and empathy required to handle complex pastoral cases.
Vetting: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to process a new one).
How to Apply
If you are an experienced safeguarding practitioner looking to make a profound impact in a Lambeth school community please submit your updated CV or get in touch with our team directly.
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1