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Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Sixth Form College - City Centre Bristol
Full Time, Permanent (Part Time considered)
Actual Annual Salary: £33,951 - £36,222 (based on hours and weeks worked)
Start Date: ASAP
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We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and compassionate Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our sixth form college in Bristol. The college is proud to be a vibrant, diverse and hardworking community, where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally.
This is a pivotal role where you will play a central part in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and welfare of our students.
The Role
As DSL, you will:
Lead on all safeguarding and child protection matters across the college
Act as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns
Work closely with staff, students, parents/carers and external agencies
Manage referrals and maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records
Provide guidance, training and support to staff on safeguarding practices
Promote a strong safeguarding culture throughout the college communityAbout You
We are looking for someone who:
Has significant experience in safeguarding/child protection within an education or youth setting
Has up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education)
Is confident working with external agencies and managing complex cases
Is highly organised, resilient and able to manage sensitive situations
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Is committed to inclusion, diversity and student wellbeingA relevant safeguarding qualification and DSL experience are highly desirable.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
GCA Approved Supplier
opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
free Safeguarding training
refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website -
Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunitiesDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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