Job Description

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Child Exploitation & Multiagency Collaboration Lead

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Posted on 24 October 2025
Salary 32,061-33,699 pa pro rata + lunch duties Contract Term Time - Fixed Term Closing Date Apply by 5 November 2025

Location

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Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, BN1 8PB






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Job Summary

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Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45730
Positions available 1
Working hours 37
Closing date 5 November 2025
Job category Support Staff - Education
Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative DDSL/CCE/CSE to join our team of dedicated and committed professionals as soon as possible.


The hours of work are 8:00am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday inclusive and Friday 8am-3.30pm, term time only (47.36 weeks per year).


The salary scale for this post is LGA Scale 6 Point 19-22 currently 32,061-33,699 full time equivalent. The pro rata salary range is 29,200-30,692 per annum. The actual starting salary for the successful candidates will be 29,200 per annum.

Paid weeks per year

: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term:

Until 31 August 2025

Start date

: As soon as possible

About the role

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Experience of working with young people is essential. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for safeguarding interventions related to child criminal and sexual exploitation (CCE/CSE) across designated secondary schools. The role focuses on proactive, trauma-informed safeguarding, early intervention, and multi-agency collaboration to support vulnerable students. The ability to liaise with external agencies, relevant services and professionals to ensure effective referrals and follow-ups to meet the individual needs of the young person(s) is essential.


If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in the post, please download an application pack available on our school's website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies. If you have any questions, please contact Elise, either by email or by telephone to 01273 543484.

Closing date

: Wednesday 5th November 2025

Interview date:

To be confirmed

How to apply

: Where possible, please email your completed application form to Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk

Telephone

: 01273 543484

Website

: http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

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Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality


The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.