Safeguarding Lead - Outstanding Secondary School -...

Safeguarding Lead – Outstanding Secondary School – Ealing, London

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school located in the London Borough of Ealing is widely recognised for its academic excellence, strong behaviour systems, and robust safeguarding culture. The school serves a diverse and ambitious community and maintains exceptionally high expectations for both students and staff. Outcomes are consistently above national averages, and the leadership team is experienced, stable, and highly respected.

Safeguarding is central to the school’s ethos. Clear systems, rigorous training, and strong external partnerships ensure that student welfare is prioritised at every level. The school benefits from structured pastoral systems, strong attendance figures, and an experienced inclusion team.

Due to continued growth and strategic strengthening of pastoral leadership, the school is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safeguarding Lead to oversee child protection and safeguarding operations.

Role Overview

The Safeguarding Lead will play a critical role in maintaining and strengthening safeguarding systems across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL

• Managing safeguarding referrals and complex casework

• Liaising with social services, CAMHS, police and external agencies

• Maintaining CPOMS or equivalent safeguarding systems

• Leading safeguarding meetings and case conferences

• Delivering safeguarding training to all staff

• Ensuring compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

• Monitoring attendance patterns linked to safeguarding concerns

• Supporting vulnerable students and families

• Producing safeguarding reports for governors

This is a strategic and operational role requiring resilience, discretion, and strong professional judgement.

Pastoral & Inclusion Structure

The Safeguarding Lead works alongside Heads of Year, SENCO, Attendance Officer, and senior leadership to ensure early intervention and effective support systems.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant safeguarding experience within education

• Strong knowledge of KCSIE and child protection legislation

• Experience managing complex safeguarding cases

• Excellent record-keeping and reporting skills

• Strong communication and multi-agency coordination skills

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.