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Designated Safeguarding Lead – Red Kite School
Job Title: Designated Safeguarding Lead
Location: Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JW
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary: £38,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Applicants Required: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At Red Kite School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an exceptional Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our dedicated leadership team and play a pivotal role in protecting, supporting, and empowering some of the most vulnerable young people in education.
This is more than a safeguarding role. It is an opportunity to lead a culture where every child feels safe, valued, heard, and able to thrive.
Working alongside the Assistant Headteacher for Safeguarding, Head of School, and Executive Headteacher, you will be the driving force behind safeguarding practice across our secondary provision, ensuring the highest standards of child protection, welfare, attendance, wellbeing, and multi-agency collaboration.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead safeguarding and child protection across the school, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance and best practice.
- Act as the school’s safeguarding expert, providing advice, guidance, and support to staff, pupils, and families.
- Manage safeguarding referrals and work closely with Social Care, Police, Early Help, Channel, and other external agencies.
- Maintain accurate, secure, and compliant safeguarding records, reports, and case management systems.
- Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, child protection conferences, strategy discussions, and safeguarding reviews.
- Deliver safeguarding training and whole-school CPD, ensuring staff remain informed, confident, and up-to-date with current legislation.
- Promote a proactive safeguarding culture, prioritising pupil voice, wellbeing, early intervention, and positive outcomes.
- Support safer recruitment, safeguarding audits, inspections, and governance reporting while identifying and responding to emerging safeguarding risks.
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About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has substantial experience in safeguarding, child protection, pastoral, or welfare support within an education or children’s services setting.
- Possesses a strong working knowledge of:
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Current safeguarding legislation
- Has experience managing safeguarding referrals and working effectively with external agencies, including Social Care, Police, and Early Help services.
- Is an excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, and multi-agency professionals.
- Is highly organised, with strong record-keeping skills and the ability to manage complex safeguarding cases with accuracy and professionalism.
- Can lead and influence safeguarding practice across a whole-school setting, driving continuous improvement and best practice.
- Demonstrates sound judgement, resilience, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations.
- Is passionate about safeguarding and committed to improving outcomes, wellbeing, and life chances for children and young people.
- In possession of a Full UK Driving Licence.
About Us
Red Kite School
- A brand-new, purpose-built independent SEN school, supporting up to 60 pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- Located in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough.
- A truly exciting opportunity to join as a founding member of staff and help shape a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
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Acorn Education (Part of Outcomes First Group)
- Offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives.
- A leading UK provider of specialist education for children with special educational needs.
- Delivers innovative, evidence-based approaches for measurable progress and lasting impact.
- Sixth year running as a ‘Great Place to Work’ certified organisation.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all pupils and students.
Recruitment Process
- All applicants will be subject to social media checks.
- Successful candidates must undergo a fully enhanced DBS.
- We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Delays may occur, and we accept no liability for associated costs.
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – Mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including:
- Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including:
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid fertility treatment support
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