Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Bradford, West Yorkshire Salary: £45,159.34 – £48,028.41 per annum Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time | Permanent

Make a Real Difference to Children's Lives

Are you an experienced safeguarding professional with a passion for protecting and supporting young people?

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and highly organised Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join a secondary school in Bradford from September 2026. This is a vital role at the heart of the school community, ensuring that safeguarding and child protection remain a top priority and that every student receives the support they need to thrive.

This school serves a diverse community and offers a role that is both challenging and highly rewarding. We are looking for someone who is resilient, compassionate, and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for students, particularly those who may be vulnerable or facing barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on all safeguarding and child protection matters across the school

Act as the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead in accordance with statutory guidance and KCSIE requirements

Manage safeguarding referrals and liaise with external agencies including Social Care, Early Help, Health Services, and the Police

Provide expert advice and guidance to staff on safeguarding concerns

Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant safeguarding records

Monitor the welfare, attendance, and wellbeing of vulnerable students

Deliver safeguarding training and updates to staff

Promote a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school community

Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures remain effective and up to date

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Significant safeguarding experience within education, social care, youth services, or a related field

A thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

Experience working effectively with external agencies and multi-agency teams

Excellent communication, organisational, and case management skills

The ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and confidentially

Strong resilience, emotional intelligence, and a child-centred approach

A commitment to ensuring every child is safe, supported, and able to achieve their potential

Relevant safeguarding qualifications and training (desirable)

What We Offer

Salary of £45,159.34 – £48,028.41 per annum

A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day

Supportive and experienced senior leadership team

Ongoing professional development and safeguarding training

A collaborative and committed staff team

The opportunity to work within a diverse and vibrant school community

About the School

This is a school that offers both challenge and opportunity. Staff are passionate about improving outcomes for young people and creating a safe, inclusive environment where students can flourish. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of everything the school does.

The role would suit an experienced safeguarding professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building positive relationships, and is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.