Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy DSL) – Alternative Provision
Are you an experienced safeguarding professional with a passion for supporting vulnerable young people? Do you have the knowledge, empathy and organisational skills needed to help safeguard students and support their wellbeing? This alternative provision in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy DSL) to join its supportive and committed team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in protecting and supporting young people who may face significant social, emotional and educational barriers. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will help ensure that safeguarding remains at the heart of the provision, supporting students to access the help and guidance they need to thrive.

As Deputy DSL, you will be responsible for managing safeguarding records, logging and monitoring concerns, liaising with external agencies and providing mentoring support to students. You will build strong relationships with pupils, families and professionals, ensuring that safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded and acted upon effectively. The school offers a supportive leadership team, a collaborative staff culture and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
The Role:

• Supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead with all aspects of safeguarding provision
• Logging, monitoring and maintaining accurate safeguarding records
• Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance
• Attending multi-agency meetings and liaising with external professionals
• Supporting referrals to social care and other support services
• Providing mentoring and pastoral support to students
• Building positive relationships with pupils and families
• Promoting a culture of safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion across the provision

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Previous safeguarding experience within a school, alternative provision or youth setting
• A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures
• Experience working with vulnerable young people
• Excellent record-keeping and organisational skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• The ability to remain calm, professional and confidential at all times
• Previous experience attending multi-agency meetings (desirable)
• DSL or safeguarding training (desirable)

In Return You Will Receive:

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to vulnerable young people
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Ongoing safeguarding and professional development training
• A collaborative and welcoming working environment
• The chance to work closely with external agencies and support services
• A highly rewarding role within a specialist educational setting
• Competitive salary based on experience

If you are interested in this Deputy DSL opportunity, please "Apply Now" or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Safeguarding, Pastoral and Alternative Provision vacancies across the West Midlands.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.