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Designated Safeguarding Lead
Location: Haringey
Salary: £100 - £180 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Long-term
GSL Education London is currently looking for an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead to join a friendly and supportive girls' secondary school in the heart of Haringey. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to play a key role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students within a vibrant school community.
As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will be the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns, working closely with staff, parents, external agencies, and students to uphold the highest standards of child protection.
If you're a confident communicator with strong leadership and decision-making skills, this Designated Safeguarding Lead role could be the perfect next step in your safeguarding career!
Responsibilities:
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring all safeguarding and child protection policies are followed
Provide advice, support, and training to staff on safeguarding matters
Make referrals to external agencies such as children’s social care, and attend multi-agency meetings
Keep accurate records of safeguarding concerns and outcomes
Support a safe school culture where all students feel valued and protected
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or in a safeguarding-focused role within a school
Strong understanding of current safeguarding and child protection legislation
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A relevant safeguarding qualification or training is desirable
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the Designated Safeguarding Lead role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
If you're ready to make a real difference as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, don’t miss out – apply today and take the next step in your safeguarding journey
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