Interim Designated Safeguarding Lead

Interim Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)Location: Bromley, South East LondonContract: Interim Full-TimeSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceOur client, a well-established Multi-Academy Trust in Bromley, is seeking an experienced Interim Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join their leadership team on a full-time interim basis.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional to lead safeguarding practice across two academy sites, ensuring the highest standards of child protection, compliance and student welfare.The OpportunityReporting into the senior leadership team, you''ll take strategic responsibility for safeguarding across both schools while providing operational oversight to safeguarding staff. You''ll play a key role in driving a proactive safeguarding culture, ensuring statutory compliance and supporting vulnerable pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes.Key responsibilities include:Leading all safeguarding and child protection activity across two academy sites.Providing leadership and support to operational safeguarding teams.Managing complex safeguarding cases, referrals and multi-agency partnerships.Acting as the school''s safeguarding expert, advising leaders and staff on legislation and best practice.Working closely with Children''s Social Care, Police, Health Services, Local Authorities and other external agencies.Leading safeguarding audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensuring ..... full job details .....