Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job Title: Designated Safeguarding Lead  Actual Annual Salary: £34,825 - £37,155 (Based on hours and working weeks)  Full Time Equivalent Salary: £39,649 - £42,301 (CLF Grade F). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.   Contract Type: Permanent  Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday / Term Time Only plus INSET days + 1 additional week    Provisional Start Date: 03 September 2026  A rewarding opportunity to lead safeguarding practice and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people:  We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to take strategic and operational responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the academy. This pivotal role will lead on the development and implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and training, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and that safeguarding is embedded at the heart of the academy’s culture. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, staff, external agencies, and families to promote the welfare of children and ensure effective multi-agency collaboration.   You will play a critical role in supporting vulnerable students, managing safeguarding concerns, and providing expert advice, training, and guidance to staff. With extensive experience of safeguarding in education and multi-agency working, you will demonstrate strong knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, child protection practices, and issues such as SEMH, trauma, and ACEs. You will be a confident communicator with excellent organisational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships, influencing practice, and driving continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for all students.   About you:  You will have:   Proven safeguarding experience working with children or young people, ideally within education.   Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance (e.g. KCSIE), including child protection and support for vulnerable pupils.  Advanced safeguarding/child protection training and experience of multi-agency working.   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and provide advice and training.   Strong organisational and analytical skills, with experience of handling sensitive cases and maintaining accurate records.  A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for children, with resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities.   Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.  About Bristol Brunel Academy:   Bristol Brunel Academy is a forward-thinking acade