Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Full-time

Maritime Academy, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-9999-197S
• Posted:09/01/2026
• Pay:£26,364 for 37 hours, 39 weeks
• Start Date:April 2026
• App Close Date:25/01/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:w/c 9 February 2026

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Looking to progress your career in a new state-of-the-art, expanding school?

Maritime Academy are seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead with the safeguarding of our students.  You will play a major role in initiatives and projects that may arise, which can help to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.

Our DDSL will support the DSL in reviewing Risk Assessments on a termly basis and will also support with the tracking and monitoring children who are engaging in alternative provision off-site.  You will also be required to attend a Child Protection Course, and other training such as in Child Sexual Exploitation, Drugs and Alcohol and E-safety.  

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families, dealing with barriers to education, together with a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, child protection issues and of statutory legislation, guidelines and policies on attendance.  Working knowledge of school procedures would be desirable. 

We would love to hear from you if you are looking for a role where you can play a key role in promoting the welfare, safety, and success of every student.

What we can offer you:

• Environment:  A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located Maritime Academy.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply 

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, Office Manager, during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via email Kerry.masters@southeast.tsat.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

At Maritime Academy we have great ambitions and we’re proud to call ourselves a member of Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are at the beginning of our journey and always growing which means you will be joining us at the most exciting part of our story; The Beginning.

Maritime Academy will continually support and enable the self-improvement of every staff member during their time at our school. We want to provide the very best education for our children and this is attainable only through talented staff capable of rising to these high standards.

At the Maritime, our mission is to offer a unique opportunity to learn in a modern setting with traditional values. Our school will ensure that students are confident, respectful and responsible young people, who are able to face the challenges of modern society. We believe that through our traditional ethos and values, we will create an environment where students are respectful for where they learn, who they learn with and who they are as unique aspirational young people.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
• Telephone: 0333 360 2150
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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