Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed individual to join our established safeguarding team at KLB School as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).Working alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Deputy DSLs, you will play an important role in supporting the safety and welfare of our students. The role involves managing safeguarding concerns, working closely with students and families, and liaising with external agencies to ensure vulnerable young people receive the right support.We are looking for someone with experience of safeguarding and working with vulnerable children and young people. You will need to be organised, able to make sound decisions and confident in dealing with sensitive and sometimes challenging situations. Just as importantly, you will be approachable, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues. A good sense of humour is also welcome! The successful candidate will have a good standard of education in English and Maths to at least GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent, together with relevant safeguarding experience in a school or similar setting.This is a non-teaching role and offers the opportunity to work as part of a supportive and experienced safeguarding team.The hours of work are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, term time + inset days. The salary for this position is paid at NJC Points 21-24 £34,237- £36,581pro rata. For further details about the post, please see the attached job description and person specification.Katharine Lady Berkeley’s is a large comprehensive school of 1555 students with 305 in the Sixth Form. A high performing school that sits at the heart of the local community with extensive links to the surrounding area, the school is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Gloucester being just 10 minutes from Junction 14 of the M5.For a wider appreciation of the school, please see the school website.Our application form should be accompanied by a letter, of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you have applied for this position at KLB School.The closing date for applications is Monday 9th November 2026 at midday. Please note that interviews may take place ahead of the closing date by mutual agreement.