Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Our School

TGGS is a girls’ 11-18 selective Academy in Torquay, Devon. Achievement is consistently high and TGGS has maintained its position as one of the top 20 state girls' schools in the country for both progress and achievement. 

Our vision is to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives. Our Single Academy Trust is founded on the core values which apply to all our community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being.

The school has a long history of success with committed and dedicated students, staff and Trustees at the heart of the community. You would be joining an outstanding school, with dedicated, professional and hardworking staff and wonderful students.  

The Role

We are looking for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to work closely with our Designated Safeguarding Lead and the wider pastoral team to ensure that safeguarding remains a priority across the school. The ideal candidate will have previously worked in an education environment within a safeguarding or pastoral capacity and have extensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policy and practice. We are looking for a dedicated individual who will manage their own workload and prioritise work appropriately to meet deadlines.

This a permanent role, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year (term time plus five INSET days). The planned start date for this role is September 2023.

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the school before applying, please contact Sarah Forster, Headteacher via lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org (Headteacher’s PA) or our HR department (ahenwood@tggsacademy.org).

To Apply 

Please complete the TES application form via the ‘Quick Apply’ button below, including in your supporting statement why you are the best candidate for the role along with describing your skills and experience. 

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on Monday 10th July 2023. Interviews have provisionally been scheduled for Tuesday 18th July 2023.

TGGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and the successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and other employment checks, including online searches. TGGS promotes equal opportunities for staff and students.