How many safeguarding lead jobs are listed in the UK?

SchoolJobs currently lists 12 live safeguarding lead vacancies in the UK. The number changes as schools publish new vacancies and closing dates pass.

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Safeguarding Lead Jobs

SchoolJobs lists 12 live safeguarding lead vacancies across the UK right now, 3 of them added in the last 7 days. The most adverts are in Dartford, Lincoln and Peterborough. Each listing shows the employer, closing date and how to apply, and a free job alert emails you new matches.

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Welfare & Safeguarding Lead (Hadlow)
North Kent College · Dartford
£39,367 a year
Full time · Part time· Closes 29 Nov
With the continuation of exciting changes at North Kent Colleges Group, we’ve created two new leading roles to join our busy Welfare & Safeguarding Team to take responsibility for the planning…
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Inclusion and Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln · Lincoln
£28,795–£31,283 a year (actual)
PermanentFull time· Closes 4 Dec
Provide full-time, non-teaching leadership of safeguarding, inclusion and pastoral support for children and families. Act as the school’s named DSL, working with the Headteacher to determine next…
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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Robert Blake Academy · Bridgwater
£21,771 a year (actual)
Part time· Closes 26 Nov
The successful candidate will: • have a DSL Training - Level 3 or above • Successful leadership and management experience in a school or other relevant organisation • Experience of managing…
Posted 3 days ago
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DSL & Welfare & Safeguarding Lead
Nene Park Academy · Peterborough
£44,253 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Salary: Grade 11, Points 32-36 (Meridian Trust), £44,253 per annum Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Responsible for all Safeguarding and Child Protection across the Academy…
Posted 5 days ago
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Student Welfare Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (7864)
The Laurel Academy · Mexborough
£33,673–£36,581 FTE
Full time
The Laurel Academy are looking to appoint a Student Welfare Officer and DDSL to join our academy in December 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming…
Posted 5 days ago
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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Ark Pioneer Academy · Barnet
£36,041–£42,764 a year
Full time· Closes 6 Dec
Role: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) Location : Barnet, London — a five minute walk from High Barnet tube station Start Date: November 2026 Salary: Band 8 of the Ark Support Scale…
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Family Liaison Officer & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Witham Oaks Academy · Witham
Pay not stated
Part time
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, outstanding Family Liaison Officer to join our wonderful team to be based at Witham Oaks Academy. We firmly believe in supporting every staff…
Posted 8 days ago
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Designated Safeguarding Lead
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form · Sheffield
Grade 9 Point 36 - 40
Full time
Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by INOVA Multi Academy Trust. We are rated as a “Good” school by Ofsted with the ambition and capacity to improve further. The school serves over…
Posted 9 days ago
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Pastoral & Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Marling School · Stroud
£29,071–£31,015 a year
Full time· Closes 26 Nov
Marling School is looking for a Pastoral & Deputy Safeguarding Lead to join our team and help every student thrive. This is a rewarding role at the heart of our school community, supporting Heads of…
Posted 9 days ago
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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead / Family Liaison Officer
Walderslade School · Chatham
£29,542–£31,015 FTE
Full time
We are seeking an exceptional and committed Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our busy, inclusive, non-selective mixed secondary school. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding…
Posted 9 days ago
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Safeguarding and Attendance Lead
Wandle Valley Academy · Carshalton
£44,262–£47,262 FTE
Part time· Closes 27 Nov
We are looking to appoint an experienced, inspiring and dynamic leader to join our Team. We would encourage you to apply if you want to work in an environment that allows leaders to be creative in…
Posted 5 days ago
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Safeguarding Team Lead
St Augustine's Catholic College · Trowbridge
£32,937–£34,588 a year (actual)
Full time
Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Headteacher, the postholder will oversee and support a team of Deputy DSLs, ensure robust safeguarding systems are in place, and act as…
Posted 8 days ago
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