Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic person to join our team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible.

Dunraven School Overview

Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining well above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of its marked progress has been significant, and its journey as a school is important to us. For example:

• In February 2011, we were designated as both a National Support School and a Leading Edge School.

• In August 2011, we converted to Academy status.

• In 2012, we began our development as an All Through School, with children starting in Reception in September 2013.

• In summer 2013, our £20 million BSF programme was completed.

• In October 2014, we were judged as outstanding in all areas, including both Early Years and the Sixth Form, by Ofsted.

• In 2016, we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor. The Dunraven Educational Trust was established.

• In September 2018, our Multi Academy Trust was formally set up with the integration of Van Gogh Primary, followed by Goldfinch Primary School in January 2019.

If you are successful in your application, you will share in the leadership and management of staff who are hard-working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We offer:

• a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers (SSAT, Teaching Leaders, Future Leaders, NPQs);

• clear pathways for career development and progression with a proven track record of success in developing leaders;

• a supportive and collegiate environment, with regular staff social and sporting activities (such as yoga, football and House events);

• excellent opportunities for leading work with external partners (National Support School, National Teaching School);

• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on 18 September 2026. Interviews will be scheduled thereafter.

Dunraven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.