DSL – Safeguarding Lead

at Park School, Chipping Norton, United Kingdom

Salary

£34,000 a year

Closing date

12 November 2026

Start

January 2027

Type of post

Pastoral and welfare
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Visa sponsorship

Not offered
The advert says: “This role does not offer sponsorship.”

First seen

31 October 2026, on a public job listing

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Full Job Description

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Position: DSL - Safeguarding Lead

Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum ( dependent on experience, not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: January 2027

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to take strategic and operational responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across our school. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive, while working closely with families, staff and external agencies to achieve the very best outcomes.

As our DSL, you will be at the heart of student wellbeing, providing expert guidance, leading safeguarding practice, and championing a culture where the welfare of children and young people is everyone's responsibility.

As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will lead all aspects of safeguarding and child protection throughout the school. Working closely with school leaders, pastoral teams, clinical professionals and external agencies, you will ensure that safeguarding remains at the forefront of school life.

You will act as the school's safeguarding expert, overseeing referrals, risk assessments, safeguarding records, staff training and compliance, while supporting students and families through challenges such as attendance, parenting concerns, safeguarding issues and early intervention needs.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, ensuring that children, young people and families receive the support, protection and advocacy they need.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading safeguarding and child protection practice across the school.

• Managing referrals to children's social care, police, Channel and other relevant agencies.

• Working in partnership with families in a supportive, non-judgemental and solution-focused way.

• Overseeing student risk assessments alongside the clinical team to ensure they remain accurate and effective.

• Monitoring and tracking safeguarding actions, child protection plans and statutory processes.

• Leading and developing safeguarding practice across the team, including the supervision and support of Deputy DSLs.

• Ensuring safeguarding records, policies and procedures are robust, compliant and effectively maintained.

• Delivering safeguarding training, induction and ongoing development for staff.

• Leading on Prevent, online safety and wider safeguarding initiatives.

• Working collaboratively with external professionals to secure positive outcomes for students.

About You

• Safeguarding experience working with children and young people.

• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and child protection procedures.

• Can confidently manage complex safeguarding cases and multi-agency partnerships.

• Builds positive, professional relationships with students, families and external agencies.

• Has excellent communication, record-keeping and organisational skills.

• Is passionate about promoting the welfare, safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

• Holds, or is willing to undertake, relevant safeguarding and DSL training.

• Driving licence required

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

About Park School

Type

Independent school

Pupils

60 (school census, 2025/26)

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