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Primary Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ( DDSL)

Ark John Keats Academy · London · Enfield

Job description

Primary Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

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About the role

Location: Enfield – easily accessible from central, north, and east London, as well as surrounding areas.

Salary: Support Band 5-7 (Outer London) ranging from point 5-24 (£29,432-£38,734) term time only. depending on experience.

Working pattern: Term Time only, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm/while part-time working cannot be considered for this role, flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September / October                                                         

Closing date: Friday 28th Aug 2026.

 Interviews taking place Friday 4th September 2026.

We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis, and this advert may close earlier than 

advertised depending on the level of response.

 

Description of the post:

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) plays a key role in supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The DDSL helps ensure that effective safeguarding policies, procedures and practices are in place and consistently applied across the school.

The DDSL will act as a point of contact for safeguarding concerns and contribute to a strong culture of vigilance and child protection.

Benefits


  • Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

  • Twice as many training days as standard.

  • Generous pension scheme.

  • Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

  • Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

  • Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.

  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ 

Apply now

Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

About this school

Ark John Keats Academy

Free schools · All-through · Ages 4–19

Good
Pupils
1,765
Avg teacher salary
£51,699
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.8:1
Academy trust
ARK SCHOOLS

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.

Location

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London, Enfield, EN3 5PA

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Salary
Support Band 5-7 (Outer London) ranging from point 5-24 (£29,432-£38,734) term time only. depending
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
22 July 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026

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