Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Salary:  Grade G scp 23 to 27 - £30,113 to £33,424 per annum

(Full time equivalent salary: £34,434 to £38,220)

Full time – Term time plus 10 days

Permanent

 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8:30am - 4pm (including an unpaid 30 minute lunch break).

We are seeking to appoint a committed, compassionate, and highly motivated individual to join Harper Green School, a forward-thinking and values-driven school within the Leverhulme Academy Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to play a vital role in safeguarding and supporting our young people, ensuring that every student feels safe, supported, and able to succeed.

The successful candidate will become part of a supportive and dedicated pastoral team, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Pastoral Coordinators to promote the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of all students. The role will involve responding to safeguarding concerns and disclosures, liaising effectively with Children’s Services and external agencies, and leading on safeguarding risk management plans to ensure appropriate support is in place for vulnerable students.

At Harper Green School, we are passionate about removing barriers to learning and helping every young person reach their full potential. We are looking for an individual who shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and positive outcomes for children and families.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a welcoming and ambitious school community, alongside colleagues who are dedicated to making a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is available from the Trust website.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at vacancies@harpergreen.net.

Required as soon as possible

Closing date: 9am on Monday 1^st June 2026

Interviews will be held later that week

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.