Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead / Family Liaison Officer - Full-time

Walderslade Girls' School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-4167-187S
• Posted:15/08/2025
• Pay:Actual Salary Between £23,326 - £29,659
• Start Date:October 2025
• App Close Date:29/08/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 09 September

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We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and experienced Family Liaison Officer (FLO) / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). This vital role is central to our commitment to supporting students and families, promoting well-being and ensuring every young person feels safe, heard and understood.

As a FLO and DDSL, you will build strong, trusting relationships with families, act as a key link between home and school, and work closely with external agencies to safeguard students. You will also support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in managing referrals, developing safeguarding strategies and upholding our high standard of care and protection.

In return, we will offer you:
• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care First employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Two-week half term in October
• Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications

Safeguarding Commitment
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement
At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

Information about the school

Our school is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student. We believe in creating a positive and highly aspirational environment where each child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our mission is to ensure that every student feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their highest potential. I truly believe that all students can achieve well at WGSP. Whether the Medway test has been sat, passed or failed, WGSP can compete in providing excellent learning opportunities in traditional subjects whilst offering a broad curriculum.

Walderslade and Greenacre Schools Partnership are part of The Beyond Schools Trust.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Louise Campbell
• Address:Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE
• Telephone: 01634 861596
• Email: vernj001@sflt.org.uk

Fax: 01634 666506

Documents

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• Candidate Pack