Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

We require an enthusiastic, energetic, committed and skilled Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to work within our school on a job share basis. The postholder will provide administration assistance to our Designated Safeguarding Lead, providing support for students with particular needs with regards to child protection, and those facing behavioural, social & emotional barriers to learning.

Part-time: 22.5 hours per week, term-time only

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible subject to DBS clearance/references

About the Role

Candidates should have strong organisational, interpersonal and ICT skills and as well as providing valuable admin and pastoral support to the Safeguarding Lead, and will be in regular contact with parents/carers and other stakeholders/outside agencies.

The hours of work are term time only, 22.5 hours per week, 7.45am-3.45pm Monday to Wednesday. The salary for this post is LGA Scale 6 currently £33,119-£34,811 per annum, full-time equivalent. The actual pro rata starting salary is £18,342.83 per annum (paid for 47.36 weeks per year).

​​​​In joining Patcham High you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a brilliant time to join the school. We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

To apply please download the application form from the school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies and email to Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).

Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk

Telephone: (01273) 503908

Website: www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.