Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our Safeguarding Team, supporting students and staff to ensure the school has a culture in which everyone feels safe and understands their responsibilities in keeping themselves and others safe. Applicants will have experience of working with children and young people, and have an excellent working knowledge of safeguarding as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly valued supportive team. As a team we offer: - An established culture of safeguarding - Experienced and supportive colleagues - A creative and collaborative working environment - An inclusive team that supports a wide range of students across the school - A commitment to continually improving our own practice - Opportunities for personal development - Excellent working relationships with external organisations to support our young people As a school we offer: - A vibrant and exciting comprehensive school which is culturally and ethnically diverse - Excellent examination results - Outstanding student progress - Well behaved students who are eager to learn - Supportive parents who want the best for their children - A large Sixth Form - Modern and stimulating teaching facilities - Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels How to Apply Please download a copy of the school’s Support Staff Application Form from our website (https://hswv.co.uk/support-staff-vacancies) and return by email to recruitment@hswv.co.uk. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mrs A Bates: Deputy Headteacher, Inclusion and Standards – abates@hswv.co.uk Closing date: Thursday 25th June 2026 at 9am Interviews: w/c Monday 29th June 2026 Highfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people This post is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and 2 very good references. For full details, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice available from our Trust website: https://www.lykos.org.uk/our-trust