Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Bradley Stoke Community School

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Full Time, Permanent

Term Time Only plus INSETs

Pay Scale: Grade 6 £40,777 - £44,075 FTE (£35,073 - £37,910 Pro rata)

We are seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead and senior leadership team with the safeguarding provision at Bradley Stoke Community School. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week (fewer hours considered for the right applicant), term time only plus INSET days.

At Bradley Stoke Community School, we strive to create a culture where everyone belongs, there is equity for all, and where we understand our learners so everyone receives what they need to be successful. We aim to create a nurturing environment alongside clear expectations to provide the highest standards of education and shape critical thinkers, resilient learners, and responsible citizens. We offer a challenging curriculum that meets students’ needs and offers increasing choice as students move through the school. The focus is on progress which is achieved through high quality teaching and a range of enjoyable learning experiences. Strong structures support our students in relation to their personal development and well-being, as well as their academic progress.

Further information including a full job description can be found in the attached application pack.

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Annual pay progression opportunities

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates

• Free onsite parking

• Coaching/Counselling services

• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 4th March 2026

Date of Interviews: TBC

The Olympus Academy Trust – Bradley Stoke Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.