Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Ark Walworth Academy is a thriving school in the heart of central London. We serve a vibrant, diverse community in Zone 2, with excellent access to all the city has to offer for students and staff alike. We seek a passionate advocate for children to join our exemplary inclusion team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in advocacy for vulnerable children and some experience of working with families and partner agencies. This role is student-facing, involving significant team work; we seek an optimistic professional who is resilient and committed to securing the best outcomes for children. Our staff are: • Committed, enthusiastic practitioners seeking to support excellent progress for our students • Educators who aspire to the highest standards of behaviour, academic success, and wellbeing for all in our community • Resilient, reflective and thoughtful professionals, seeking to develop themselves with us In return, we offer: • An externally recognised progression route with the support of a nationally recognised network • Dedicated Network Leads for subjects and areas, providing cutting-edge training and development opportunities • A fully accessible, well resourced, multi-million pound building in which to practice, accessible via various transport links, including train, tube and bus services from Elephant and Castle, as well as bus links from London Bridge and Tower Bridge • A school community with a genuine family ethos, investing in staff wellbeing with sports and events • Varied routes into teaching and industry-recognised professional qualifications (Ark Teacher Training, PGCE, Teach First, Now Teach, NPQML, NPQSL, BA and Masters programmes) • A comprehensive support and induction programme for all staff including accommodation in zone 2 available for ECTs and trainees. • A dedicated Employee Assistance and benefits package from Ark Rewards Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis therefore early applications are encouraged.