Designated Safeguarding Lead
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Sutton
- Expired
- Salary:
- GLT L4 (£51,225 FTE) pro rata. Actual salary: £47,239 p.a.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2023
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2023
Job overview
42 weeks per year (term time and INSET days = 39 weeks plus a further 3 weeks in school holidays for any Child Protection Conferences or preparation of training.
36 hours per week (daily hours to be agreed with Line Manager)
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is a vital role in the school as the post involves having lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection at Nonsuch High School for Girls. The role contributes to the creation of a safe and welcoming environment and supports the school values of Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Endeavour. The role is key to securing outstanding safeguarding practice through the development and implementation of policy and effective processes. The DSL is high profile among staff, being responsible for delivering training and regular updates. You join a highly skilled and dedicated pastoral support team to ensure the school meets its core aim of empowering its young people to take their rightful place centre stage and to thrive in life-long learning.
If you are excited by the prospect of working in a school that has:
- Highly motivated students who take their learning seriously and treat each other, staff and visitors with respect and courtesy
- An excellent record of achievement and value-added progress
- Enthusiastic and supportive staff committed to providing enriching learning experiences
- An innovative and personalised professional development programme for all career stages
- An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
- The opportunity to be part of a successful multi-academy trust
then come join the team at Nonsuch.
Application forms and further details of how to apply can be found at www.nonsuchschool.org
Nonsuch High School for Girls, Ewell Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8AB
Tel: 020 8394 3400
Email: vacancies@nonsuchschool.org
Closing date: Monday, 17th April 2023 at 9 a.m.
We reserve the right to close early should the right candidate be found
Interview date: Tuesday, 25th April 2023
In line with our recruitment policy and for the protection of our students, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce which reflects the nature of our school community.
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About Nonsuch High School for Girls
About Nonsuch High School for Girls
Nonsuch High School for Girls is a highly successful and selective grammar school for students aged 11–18. Founded in 1938 and set within 22 acres of beautiful grounds on the edge of Nonsuch Park, we provide a caring, happy and stimulating environment where students achieve the highest levels of academic and personal success.
Our students’ commitment to learning is matched by their excellent behaviour and positive relationships with staff. Attainment and achievement at Nonsuch are excellent. Summer 2025 saw GCSE results where 63.6% of grades were at 9-8 and 83.3% of all grades were 9-7. 98.2% of all grades attained grade 5 or above. At A-Level, students achieved 28% A* and 65.2% A*-A grades - again placing the school amongst the highest performing schools nationally.
We are proud of our mission to empower young women to aspire, achieve and make a difference. Our broad and balanced curriculum is enriched by an extensive programme of extra-curricular opportunities, promoting creativity, curiosity, wellbeing and leadership. Students are encouraged to engage with the local and wider community and to take on roles of responsibility across the school.
Our excellent facilities include 13 science laboratories, an astronomy dome, language suites, a large Sixth Form Centre and extensive sports facilities. Music, drama, art and sport all thrive, and students are supported by dedicated teaching and pastoral teams.
Nonsuch is a vibrant, diverse and forward-looking school where students enjoy learning, grow in confidence and leave ready to take their place in the world.
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