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Sandwell Academy
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Start: Asap
Salary: £26,000-£28,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Term time only plus training days
Do you want to work in an exceptional school that puts its children at the heart of everything it does, making a difference to their lives every day? Do you want to work in a forward-thinking school with a progressive outlook on research-based practice? Do you want to work in a dynamic school that provides exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff? Do you want to work in a well-equipped school that has premier facilities and learning environments? Do you want to work in an ambitious school that nurtures excellent talent, and is part of a trust with many opportunities for progression?
Sandwell Academy could be for you
Sandwell Academy is one of the top performing schools in the region. Every year over a thousand students apply to join the Academy in Year 7, while year on year our sixth form is heavily oversubscribed. We place a real emphasis on developing the whole child, with outstanding enrichment and extracurricular opportunities providing a broad experience for our students.
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At Sandwell Academy we value colleagues at every stage of their career. If you are entering the profession, we offer a bespoke ECT programme that puts your needs first; to more experienced staff we provide the conditions for you to flourish and to take charge of your own professional development.
The Academy is seeking to appoint a talented Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, who will be responsible for supporting the safeguarding functions of the Academy, under the leadership of the Designated Safeguarding Lead. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of safeguarding, and will require emotional resilience, excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure.
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Salary & Benefits
- Salaries are competitive
- Successful candidates are eligible for performance related pay linked to Academy policy in addition to their salary.
- Staff enjoy working in state of the art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.
- A modern fitness centre is available for staff use free of charge.
For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact mbrookes@sandwellacademy.com
Closing date: midday on Friday 25 September 2026.
Sandwell Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the Academy’s application form will be considered.
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