Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) Non-Teaching

Salary:                                  NJC Grade H, SCP 30-34 (£40,777 - £45,091 FTE) per annum

Basis:                                    Permanent

Hours:                                  37 hours per week x 52 weeks per annum (all year round)

Location:                             Across the Trust (based at Hele’s School currently).

Required to start on:     ASAP or 1^st September 2026 if unable to start immediately.

To be responsible for maintaining safeguarding services in which all staff understand the needs of vulnerable children at risk; that they can identify those at risk, refer appropriately to the relevant agencies, provide reports for partner agencies and develop a culture in which the safeguarding needs of children and adults are recognised and appropriately managed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hele’s School and Westcountry Schools Trust. Hele’s is a supportive, friendly and oversubscribed learning community with a very good reputation.  We wish to appoint an exceptional candidate, who possesses energy and creativity. If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of ‘Team Hele’s’ and by working alongside others who share a passion and determination to provide the very best opportunities of our young people, then we would very much welcome your application.  

If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive atmosphere, then we’d love to hear from you!  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people. 

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references – references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory. 

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Provision of false data is an offence and will result in your application being rejected.