Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - DDSL (King's Academy Ringmer)

Job Description

Hours of work: 22.2 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 8am Thursday 1 October 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

King's Academy Ringmer
Lewes Road
Ringmer
East Sussex
BN8 5RB

Phone: 01273 812220
Email: amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk
Website: www.kgaringmer.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead required to start asap. 22.2 hours per week (equivalent to 3 days a week – must be a Monday and a Friday plus one other day to be agreed with the successful candidate).
We are looking for someone who is pro-active, inclusive and a team player. This role is an important part of supporting our safeguarding team and students. We are looking for someone with previous safeguarding experience to work alongside our Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Applications are welcomed from a range of backgrounds although experience of working with young people is an advantage ie: education, social care, health and Police.

What can we offer you?
• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
• An established, motivated and supportive department
• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)
• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)
• A supportive and collaborative staff body
• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
• Two-week October half term
• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
• The opportunity to work in an Eco School
• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

King’s Academy Ringmer:
King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage ". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.

King’s Group Academies:
King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

For full details can be download directly from MyNewTerm - https://mynewterm.com/ , from our website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/ or contact Amanda French at amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk quoting job reference P/532. We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications is Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8am. Interview date TBC

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

About us

Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.