Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Eastbrook School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/ES/53012

Location

Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£37,734.00 Annually (Actual)
P02 Pt 29-32 (£42,771 - £45,750 full time) Prorated salary range is likely to be approx. £37,734 – £40,362, (dependant on experience, weeks per year and continuous service). Based on working 35 hours per week, Term time plus 10 days.

Closing Date

9:00am, 23rd Feb 2026

Start Date

As Soon As

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

27/2/26

Interview Date(s) 27/2/26

About this Role

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Commencing: As Soon As Possible

Contract: Perm, 35 hours week, Term time plus 10 Days

Salary Scale: P02 Pt 29-32 (£42,771 - £45,750 full time) Prorated salary range is likely to be approx. £37,734 – £40,362, (dependant on experience, weeks per year and continuous service). Based on working 35 hours per week, Term time plus 10 days.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an inspirational Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join us on our continued journey towards being exceptional.

Eastbrook School is an all-through school in Dagenham and we are looking to recruit a dedicated, compassionate and proactive Pastoral Lead to join our team, supporting pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development across the school.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a positive school culture where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to succeed. They will work closely with pupils, staff, families and external agencies to provide early intervention and effective support for pupils experiencing social, emotional or behavioural challenges. The role involves leading on aspects of pastoral care, attendance, and behaviour support, and contributing to the school’s safeguarding and inclusion agenda. You must be an excellent communicator and a calm, consistent presence who builds positive relationships with children and families.

We are offering a visit to the school at the following date & time: Wednesday 11th February at 4:00pm. Please email office@eastbrookschool.org if you wish to visit the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have significant experience of working with children in an educational or pastoral setting

• Be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of behaviour management and child development.

• Be confident, empathetic and solution-focused in supporting pupils’ wellbeing

• Be able to engage effectively with pupils, parents and carers to remove barriers to learning

• Have high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion

• Be well organised, resilient, and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Be committed to ongoing professional development

In return we offer:

A Good school with a welcoming and supportive community. A student-centred, progress focused ethos. The opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff. A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body. A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development. Purpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources. A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management.

Eastbrook is an all through school. Whilst staff may be primarily based in secondary or primary, there is an expectation that staff contribute to and work across all key stages. Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.