Safeguarding Officer and Deputy DSL
Safeguarding Officer and Deputy DSL
Location: Brighton And Hove, UK
Salary: £28,985.68 £32,065.82 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Secondary
Job Roles: Education Support
Working Patterns: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Monday, 27th July 2026
Interview Date: 31st of July
Expected Working Start Date: 09/2026
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About the School
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school offering a unique blend of academic excellence, vocational training, and personal development. Located in a state-of-the-art £30 million campus, BACA boasts cutting-edge facilities including specialist science labs, creative media suites, sports academies, and green, sustainable architecture. The academy has built strong partnerships with professional organisations such as Sussex Cricket and Latest TV, providing students with real-world experience in sport, media, and construction through its renowned academies. With a curriculum that nurtures resilience, creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship supported by initiatives like the BACA 100 enrichment programme and are well-prepared for future success. Rated Good by Ofsted, BACA is committed to high-quality education, career readiness, and strong community engagement, making it a standout choice for families in Brighton and beyond
Job Description
Are you passionate about safeguarding and committed to ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and able to thrive?
At Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, we believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and highly organised Safeguarding Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our dedicated Inclusion team and play a vital role in protecting and supporting our students.
Working closely with the Assistant Principal for Safeguarding and Inclusion, you will help lead our safeguarding provision, ensuring that children and young people receive the support they need to succeed both academically and personally. You will work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to coordinate effective safeguarding interventions, attend multi-agency meetings, and contribute to creating a culture where every student feels safe, valued, and heard.
Alongside your safeguarding responsibilities, you will act as the academy's Lead First Aider, overseeing the provision of first aid, maintaining accurate medical records, coordinating first aid training, and ensuring students' medical needs are managed effectively and compassionately throughout the school day.
This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds positive relationships with young people and professionals alike, and is committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working within safeguarding, child protection, education, social care or a similar environment
- A sound understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (or the willingness to develop this knowledge)
- Experience working with multi-agency professionals and supporting vulnerable children and families
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external agencies
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information accurately and confidentially
- The ability to remain calm, professional and resilient when dealing with challenging situations
- A recognised First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training) and a commitment to promoting student health and wellbeing
Why Join Brighton Aldridge Community Academy?
At Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, you'll become part of a collaborative and inclusive community where safeguarding and student wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by Aldridge Education's values of excellence, integrity, equality and teamwork, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people while continuing to develop professionally within a supportive environment.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Aldridge Education, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Salary range
- £28,985 - £32,065