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Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Required for September 2026
37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
39 weeks per year
Scale 8, points 25-28, Salary £36,363 - £39,152 (Including Fringe) FTE
Actual Salary - £33,803 - £36,354
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our team. This is a pivotal role which supports the safeguarding team in ensuring that all students, especially those in vulnerable groups are protected, supported and able to thrive in a safe and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will ensure our safeguarding practice meets the highest standards. This role will require working closely with pupils, families' colleagues, and external agencies. helping to maintain a strong culture of vigilance and care across the school community. This role requires a strong understanding of child protection procedures, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to creating an environment where all children can thrive.
We offer the following benefits:
Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,
Swimming pool available for staff use,
TOIL scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,
The Headteacher is passionate about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students' successes both in and outside of school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website at www.westhatch.net.
If you require additional information please contact recruitment@westhatch.net
Closing date: Friday, 15th May 2026, 12pm.
Information about the School
West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.
We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our school website.