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Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead (Non-Teaching)

The Sittingbourne School · Sittingbourne · Kent

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, resilient, and inspiring Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our fantastic safeguarding and pastoral team. You will lead a dedicated team committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of every student, creating a secure environment where they can thrive.

You will join a talented team with a strong teamwork ethic and a passionate commitment to child protection and student welfare. This post offers an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal, leadership role in the school’s exciting upward journey. Applicants will show enthusiasm for joining our dynamic and supportive team, and will be able to demonstrate the highest standards of safeguarding practice in order to support student outcomes across the school.

Please note that we reserve the right to bring forward the application deadline if we feel we have a strong field of applicants early on. Therefore, early application is advised.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.


About this school

The Sittingbourne School

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Good
Pupils
1,587
Avg teacher salary
£47,594
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.7:1
Academy trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Location

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Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL

Salary
£39,260 - £43,132 FT
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
5 June 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026
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