Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Make a difference where it matters most. Join Abbeyfield School as our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and play a key role in creating a safe, supportive environment where every student can flourish. Job Title: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Location: Abbeyfield School, Northampton Salary: Grade H Points 14-20 £29,540- £32,597 FTE (Actual Salary £28,014 - £30,913 per annum) Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 4 weeks (43 weeks total) Application Closing Date: Monday 21st September Interview Date: Week commencing 28th September About You: Abbeyfield School is seeking a compassionate, organised and proactive individual who is passionate about safeguarding and making a positive difference to the lives of young people. The successful candidate will have experience working in a school or safeguarding-related environment, excellent communication and record-keeping skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies. You will be confident managing a varied workload, handling sensitive information with professionalism, and working collaboratively to ensure the best possible outcomes for every student Our Ideal candidate will have:

• School-based Experience: Experience of working within a school environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Relationship Building: Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, families and external agencies.
• Problem Solving: A proactive problem solver who can assess situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Organisation & Initiative: Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage a busy workload and successfully multi-task.
About the Pastoral Team: The Pastoral Team at Abbeyfield School is committed to ensuring every student feels safe, supported and valued throughout their educational journey. Working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies, the team provides guidance, early intervention and personalised support to help students overcome barriers, promote wellbeing and achieve their full potential. Through a collaborative and caring approach, the team plays a vital role in creating a positive environment where every young person can thrive both academically and personally. About Abbeyfield School: Abbeyfield School is a values-led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work-life balance. Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high-quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported. Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it's a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you're looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you. To find out more please visit our website. About Creative Education Trust: Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities. Ready to Join Us? Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at Holly.Sweetmore@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities. Essential Information: Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Abbeyfield School is seeking a compassionate, organised and proactive individual who is passionate about safeguarding and making a positive difference to the lives of young people. The successful candidate will have experience working in a school or safeguarding-related environment, excellent communication and record-keeping skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies. You will be confident managing a varied workload, handling sensitive information with professionalism, and working collaboratively to ensure the best possible outcomes for every student Our Ideal candidate will have:
• School-based Experience: Experience of working within a school environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Relationship Building: Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, families and external agencies.
• Problem Solving: A proactive problem solver who can assess situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Organisation & Initiative: Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage a busy workload and successfully multi-task.
  
  The Pastoral Team at Abbeyfield School is committed to ensuring every student feels safe, supported and valued throughout their educational journey. Working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies, the team provides guidance, early intervention and personalised support to help students overcome barriers, promote wellbeing and achieve their full potential. Through a collaborative and caring approach, the team plays a vital role in creating a positive environment where every young person can thrive both academically and personally.
About Abbeyfield School: Abbeyfield School is a values-led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work-life balance. Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high-quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported. Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it's a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you're looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you. To find out more please visit our website. About Creative Education Trust: Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.