Staff Vacancies

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Aylesford School Warwick is seeking to appoint an experienced or Deputy DSL to lead in the responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the primary and secondary phases of the school. As a DSL you will take part in the strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment of our students.

The DSL will: -

• Manage referrals working with the local authority, channel Disclosure and Barring Service, police, Channel programme, and the LSCB.
• Support staff that make referrals.
• Keep detailed, accurate and secure written internal written records of concerns and referrals.
• Act as a source of support, advice and expertise for staff.
• Keep up to date with training and maintain the knowledge and skills required to carry out the role.
• Raise awareness of the school’s child’s protection policies, ensuring that staff are aware and understand the policy and ensuring full and correct compliance.
• Work with the governing board to ensure the school child protection policy is reviewed
• Model best practice and uphold the principles of confidentiality and data protection at all times

Previous experience of working at this level or as a strong Deputy DSL looking for their next challenge would be an advantage. Flexibility is crucial to meeting the complex needs of a large school, as is the ability to build trusting relationships with staff, trustees, external key stakeholders and the wider school community. During term time, the DSL should always be available during school hours for staff in the school to discuss and advise on any safeguarding concerns.

We are looking for the successful applicant to be able to start as soon as possible.

Please refer to the JD and the documents in the application pack for more information.

The Post will be paid on Salary Scale Leadership L1 – L4 (£51,773.00 - £55,747.00) per annum

Please note we do not accept CVs - candidates should download and complete the application form available. We are not open to receiving CVs from agencies for this post.

•  Closing date is Monday 5^th January at 9.00am
•  Shortlisting will take place Monday 5^th January

Interview date will be Thursday 8^th January 2026

Please email complete application forms to hr@aylesfordschool.org.uk 

We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.