Designated Safeguarding Lead - Term Time

Drapers Mills Primary Academy, Margate

Ref:KCC886-2017-239S
Posted:26/03/2025
Pay:Est Actual: £17,149.57 (£25,127.00 FTE) per annum
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:09/04/2025 at 12:00
Interviews:22nd April 2025

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(Y)Our Opportunity

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people?

Do you have experience of safeguarding and child protection?

Drapers Mills Primary Academy are looking to recruit a DSL who will be responsible for leading the safeguarding and child protection across the school (including online safety). Having a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of safeguarding you’ll be able to inspire confidence in students, staff, families and external agencies.

The DSL will participate in strategy discussions, engage in inter-agency meetings, and contribute to the assessment of children. As the DSL you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together.

The ideal DSL will be someone who:

* Experienced in safeguarding within education sector (or similar)

* Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance around child protection

* Able to manage sensitive cases with discretion and empathy

* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults

* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

* Consistent in a calm and fair approach

* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

* Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

As the DSL we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

* Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust

* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team

* A comprehensive induction programme

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Cycle to work scheme

* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts

* Free eye tests

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Information about the school

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is a primary school for children aged 4-11 years in Margate, Kent.

This is a school rated GOOD by Ofsted (2018).

As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) we are a forward looking and innovative school with excellent staff who are committed to our vision statement; Inspiring Minds, Shaping Futures.

Our school values underpin our teaching pedagogy and our motivation for teaching:

Respect Endeavour Fairness Leadership Enjoyment Contribution Trust

We can offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and networking within our family of schools in Thanet and beyond.

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure, social media and barring service check.

Job Contact Information

Name:Hannah Taylor
Address:St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP
Telephone: (01843) 223989
Email: admin@dmpa-tkat.org

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