We are looking for a DSL to work as part of the safeguarding team to ensure that all students on roll are safeguarded, that the school is statutorily compliant and there is a strong culture of safeguarding within the school.  Previous applicants need not apply

What skills and experience are we looking for

• We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic specialist who can continue to support students with individual needs and to ensure they achieve and believe in themselves.
• As a Designated Safeguarding Lead within our school, you will be providing professional learning and development for all pupils through establishing personalised learning routes
• Have a deep and accurate understanding of the school’s strategies for improvement
• Providing exemplary pastoral care across the school
• Ensuring safeguarding measures are robust and efficient across both sites.
• Identifying safeguarding trends and reporting these to the wider Senior Leadership Team
• Develop strong relationships with professional services and community groups
• Maintaining accurate records of behaviour incidents
• Supporting on behaviour and safeguarding across the school as directed

What do we offer?

Designated Safeguarding Lead opportunity for January 2026

Harborne Primary School is a four-form entry primary school based on 2 sites with 840 pupils on roll: the original site dating back to 1902 at Station Road and our second site newly built in 2019 at Court Oak Road.

We are a friendly and thriving four form entry primary school and operate from 2 sites. We also offer term time wrap around care.

The school is a place where happy pupils succeed, which balances attainment with wider world skills acquisition and the development of well-rounded and happy children well equipped to thrive. We have a brilliant and cohesive staff team.

We are seeking a driven Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our team in January 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is looking for a change and is eager to make a difference in the lives of our children in a nurturing and forward-thinking school.

Informal visits are welcome and encouraged, please contact Zoey Hutton to arrange a visit on 0121 464 2705.

Information about our commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Further details about the role

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment following Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Visas cannot be sponsored.