Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead - Full-time

East Stour Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2272-181S
• Posted:21/05/2026
• Pay:EKC 6.2
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:08/06/2026 at 11:00
• Interviews:W/C 22nd June 2026

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We are looking for an experienced, strategic and highly organised Senior Safeguarding Lead who is passionate about placing children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns, ensuring that our safeguarding culture remains strong, effective and child-centred. You will ensure procedures are followed rigorously, with appropriate action taken promptly, professionally and in the best interests of every child.

Working closely with Class Teachers, Family Liaison Officers and external agencies, you will provide support for children and families while keeping the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team fully informed, ensuring effective oversight of safeguarding across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who can build positive and trusting relationships with children, families, staff and external partners, while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding practice to secure the very best outcomes for our children and their families.

In return, we offer a supportive and caring school community with committed teachers, support staff and governors, led by a strong and visionary leadership team. We are proud of our collaborative culture and our shared commitment to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive.

Information about the school

Inclusivity and acceptance drive every aspect of this school. East Stour is a lively, friendly and supportive Primary School, part of the EKC Trust, catering for both established and developing local communities in Ashford. We have extensive buildings, including a nursery, and developed grounds.

We are situated in South Willesborough, an easy walk from the station, and have the advantage of being a two form entry school with a strong development structure.

Come and join a supportive and professional family who are consistently successful in providing exciting and rich curriculum opportunities for children of all abilities.

We are very proud to be part of the EKC Trust. The opportunities that we can offer our children through our collaboration with Ashford College is truly wonderful. We are lucky to share our knowledge and expertise with several schools and colleges across Kent. We collectively commit to raising aspirations and achieving high standards.

Our School values are:

Respect

Empowered

Tolerant

Resilient

Optimistic

East Stour School is committed to safeguarding our children and the post is subject to a Enhanced DBS and reference checks as well as any other online checks.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sophie Sadler
• Address:Earlsworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0DW
• Telephone: (01233) 630820
• Email: SSadler@east-stour.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead Job Description