• Location: Enfield, London

• Start: January 2027

• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Working pattern: Typically 08:00–16:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Some flexibility may be needed for meetings or urgent safeguarding matters.

• Salary: £42,000–£49,000 per annum, depending on experience

A school in Enfield is looking to appoint a Designated Safeguarding Lead to support pupils and strengthen its safeguarding provision. You will be part of a wider team working to create a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment.

Why Join the School?

• A supportive pastoral and leadership team

• Opportunities for professional development and specialist training

• School pension scheme and staff wellbeing support

• The chance to contribute to a strong safeguarding culture

About the Role

You will oversee safeguarding concerns and help ensure that cases are managed appropriately. Duties include:

• Managing safeguarding referrals and maintaining case records

• Liaising with external agencies and attending relevant meetings

• Providing guidance to staff and supporting safeguarding training

• Reviewing safeguarding procedures and contributing to audits

• Supporting pupils and families where appropriate

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a DSL or in a senior safeguarding role

• Strong knowledge of child protection procedures

• Excellent communication and organisation

• Confidence managing sensitive cases

• Relevant DSL training

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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