Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person

Connah's Quay High School is seeking to appoint an exceptional and highly motivated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person (DDSP) to join our dedicated safeguarding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our existing Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP), providing operational leadership for safeguarding, child protection and early intervention across the school. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do.

Job Overview

Working under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher and alongside the school's existing DSP, you will lead the day-to-day management of safeguarding concerns, support vulnerable learners and families, coordinate multi-agency working, and ensure safeguarding systems and processes are robust, compliant and effective.

You will act as a key source of advice and support for staff, learners and families, helping to create a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and where the welfare of children is paramount.

Relevant qualification in education, safeguarding, social care, youth work, family support or a related field.

GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Experience of working with children, young people and vulnerable families.

Experience of implementing safeguarding procedures and responding to safeguarding concerns.

Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with external agencies and multi-agency professionals.

Strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for young people.

At Connah's Quay High School, safeguarding is central to our mission of Creating Success. You will join a supportive and experienced safeguarding team, working in a school that places the wellbeing of learners at the heart of its work.

We offer extensive professional learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, a strong culture of collaboration, and the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people and their families.

If you are passionate about safeguarding and share our values of Aspire, Responsibility and Care, we would love to hear from you.