Designated Safeguarding Lead for January 2027


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, N8 9JF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellence is expected by all in the school’s community where a dynamic and creative learning environment helps to realise the ambitions of all and continues to ensure exam results are above the national average.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead. This individual will put the safeguarding of all as a priority. The individual will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for all students, regardless of their starting points. This is a crucial role within the school.

Ideally, you will have experience in Safeguarding and be DSL level 3 trained, although an exceptional candidate who is willing to learn and take the qualification, will be considered.

Hornsey School for Girls is an ambitious school, and seeks like-minded, innovative individuals to join the warm and welcoming staff team.

The successful candidate for the post would ideally:

• Have a degree and training in Safeguarding

• Be child centred with empathy and compassion for students.

• Have the ability to work as a team and with a range of people including students, staff, parents, stakeholders and external agencies.

• Understand the relevant legal frameworks for safeguarding and have a working knowledge of all policies and best practice.

• Have a friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable personality

What the school offers its staff

Reasons to work with us

Our school is committed to ensuring all employees have support and guidance to ensure their mental wellbeing and work life balance is healthy. Additionally the school offers:

A supportive line management structure

Regular opt-in to staff wellbeing events hosted in school and outside

Welcomes flexible working applications and agree all those that meet the business needs of the school

Staff consultation group to share your ideas and views Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Further details about the role

There is an opportunity to meet the Headteacher virtually on Thursday 24 September at 1.30pm. Should you wish to attend please contact Flick Heron (HT PA) via execpa@hornseyschool.com or call 020 8348 6191 ext 227.

Visit our website www.hsg.haringey.sch.uk/163/vacancies to access an application form for this role.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. DBS check required

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