Designated Safeguarding and Mental Health Lead

Designated Safeguarding & Mental Health Lead (DSL) - King Henry VIII School (3-18) 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Salary £34627 - £45299 per annum Required from September 2026 Do you have the expertise, professionalism and calm authority to lead safeguarding in one of the Midlands’ leading coeducational independent schools? King Henry VIII School is seeking an exceptional safeguarding professional to take on the critical role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). You will sit on the senior leadership team, overseeing all safeguarding, child protection and mental health practice across the 3-18 school, ensuring that every pupil is safe, supported and able to thrive. Working as part of the Coventry School Foundation, King Henry’s provides a forward thinking and contemporary education for girls and boys across the whole West Midlands region. Located within a stone’s throw of Coventry railway station, our community is diverse, inclusive and deeply committed to the wellbeing of every young person. Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear: · To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community · To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders · To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student · To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals If this matches your values, then this is the perfect time to join our pastoral team. Pastoral care is considered a strength of the school at every level and is incredibly important to pupil wellbeing. About the Role The Designated Safeguarding Lead is a senior and highly influential role within the school’s pastoral structure. As DSL, you will: Lead and oversee all safeguarding and child protection processes across the school Act as the central point of contact for all safeguarding concerns Work closely with pupils, families, external agencies and colleagues to ensure the safety and welfare of all students Coordinate and quality assure safeguarding training for all staff Mainta