Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) - Alternative School

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Location - East School (E1)

Working Pattern: Full time

• Monday – Wednesday: 8.30am – 4.30pm
• Thursday: 8.30am – 6.00pm
• Friday: 8.30am – 4.00pm

Salary: Starting From £32,270

Responsible to: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

We are The Complete Works (TCW) a registered charity and independent alternative provision school that delivers bespoke, nurturing education to young people across London who thrive outside of a mainstream setting. Covering Key Stages 1 through 5, we specialise in a bespoke approach to learning, blending academic studies with creative and vocational subjects. Education is delivered through a flexible combination of Learning Hubs, small group collaboration and one to one lessons taught in local communities or students' homes. With a diverse curriculum that enables students to sit for GCSEs, BTECs and other qualifications, we firmly place creativity, wellbeing support and tailored learning at the core of our mission, helping students rediscover their aspirations in a safe and supportive community.

Following our Outstanding Ofsted judgement in 2025, TCW is continuing to develop its safeguarding systems as we continue to reach more young people across East London. We are seeking a skilled and resilient Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to support the safeguarding and welfare of students within our East School.

This is a fast-paced, operational safeguarding role at the heart of school life, ensuring concerns are identified, acted upon and followed through effectively. You will be supported by the DSL, who is part of the Senior Leadership Team and the wider welfare team, in order to work collaboratively. You will work alongside other key roles within the school education team, within a vibrant office environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day to day safeguarding cases and referrals
• Monitoring safeguarding systems and student welfare concerns
• Tracking attendance and identifying patterns of risk or disengagement
• Supporting multi agency safeguarding processes
• Line managing Student Welfare Officers
• Maintaining accurate safeguarding records and chronologies
• Supporting staff with safeguarding queries and reporting
• Responding to and escalating safeguarding incidents appropriately
• Contributing to risk assessments and admissions decisions

About you:

You will have experience working in safeguarding, pastoral or welfare roles with children or young people, ideally within SEND, SEMH or alternative provision settings.

You will be emotionally resilient, calm under pressure and able to manage complex and sensitive situations with professionalism and clarity.

Strong safeguarding knowledge and excellent organisational skills are essential.

This is a vital role within a highly relational school where safeguarding is embedded in daily practice and student relationships.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates with regular progression
• A culture of promotion from within (our senior leadership team all started in entry level positions)
• Ongoing professional development, tailored to your ambitions and interests
• Regular socials and staff clubs, a supportive and friendly culture
• Competitive Pension scheme
• A cycle to work scheme to help you stay fit and healthy
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support from our in house Wellbeing Team
• Access to hundreds of company discounts, including gym membership, cinema tickets and fashion.
• Excellent work life balance - school holidays.
• The chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children

Requirements:

• Legal right to work in the UK - we unfortunately cannot offer visa sponsorship
• Enhanced DBS Certificate and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
• Two professional reference checks.
• Experience working with young people, ideally with SEN or SEMH
• Degree educated

Training:

• One off induction day – 9.00am – 3.45pm
• Five Tuesday afternoon induction training sessions- 4.30 – 6.00pm
• Ongoing professional development on Thursday afternoons – 4.30 – 6.00pm

You will be teaching and training simultaneously.

TCW Values:

We believe our students deserve a broad range of role models, reflecting the diversity of our society. Therefore we welcome applications from those of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

The Complete Works school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2020. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and barred list check.

If you would like further information please email jobs@tcw.org.uk

Key Information

Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026 at 12.00pm

Salary: Starting From £32,270

How To Apply:

Visit our website: https://tcw.org.uk/pages/work-with-us#section-working-for-us

Email - jobs@tcw.org.uk

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Pay: From £32,270.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In person