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Leader Group
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- £30,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Leader Group
- Closes
- 03 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Designated Safeguarding Lead - SEMH School | Doncaster
Full Time | 40 hours/week
£30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
Make Every Day Extraordinary
Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a real impact in the lives of young people?
We are recruiting on behalf of our independent SEMH client school in Doncaster for a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join their committed team this term.
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead safeguarding across a vibrant specialist setting, ensuring all pupils are safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.
About the School
Our client's school provides a structured, supportive environment for students aged 14-16 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion due to behavioural challenges.
With a Good Ofsted rating, the school re-engages learners through a personalised academic and vocational curriculum, underpinned by strong relationships and consistent pastoral care.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of safeguarding and child protection in the school
Offer exceptional pastoral support to pupils
Monitor and report on safeguarding trends to senior leadership
Maintain robust safeguarding records and procedures
Liaise with external agencies and build strong community links
Support behaviour strategies in collaboration with the wider team
Contribute to whole-school improvement and a positive school culture
Requirements
Proven experience in a safeguarding role, ideally in a SEND or SEMH setting
A recognised DSL qualification (or willingness to work towards it)
Minimum 2 years' experience supporting students with SEND
Passionate about student welfare, inclusion, and positive outcomes
Benefits
Enhanced NEST pension scheme
Generous maternity & paternity pay
Staff referral scheme
Access to Blue Light Discount Card
Fully funded training & qualifications
Enhanced pay scale based on experience & qualifications
Employee wellbeing app and exclusive discounts
Life assurance coverage
Ready to make a difference?
Be the safeguarding lead who helps transform lives.
Apply today and join a passionate team committed to helping every student feel safe, respected, and ready for the future.
INDSUPL
Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Ad ID: 5416896362
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