Required for September 2026, the Governors are seeking to appoint a Lead DSL to join our established Safeguarding team. St Francis’ Catholic School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified Designated Safeguarding lead to support the social, emotional, mental health and well-being of our students. This will include outreach work with families and collaboration with external agencies including Children’s Services and Family Connect. The safe guarding lead will ensure effective day-to-day practice, statutory compliance and strong professional oversight of all safeguarding activity.

This role includes responsibility for coordinating the dinner supervisory team, managing rotas and ensuring lunchtime procedures run smoothly.

Informal enquiries and visits to the school will be warmly welcomed. Please contact Miss Laura Freeman, School Office Manager for information about times to visit the school. Application forms and job descriptions can be collected, emailed to candidates or posted if a stamped addressed envelope is provided.

Applications can be hand delivered, posted or emailed and should include a handwritten covering letter.

Closing date for applications: Midday, Monday 6th July 2026

Interviews: Thursday 9th July 2026

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to join our school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff to share the commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and a social media check, in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Any incidents or issues identified from the search will be explored with the applicant at interview. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes and a right to work certificate, in applicable. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. A copy of our school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the school’s website.