Lead safeguarding and wellbeing at the heart of school life

Wilden View School is seeking a dedicated and highly knowledgeable Assistant Headteacher – DSL, Attendance and Wellbeing to join our senior leadership team.

This critical role places you at the centre of safeguarding, child protection and student wellbeing, ensuring every child is safe, supported and able to succeed.

About the role

Working as the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will:

• Take strategic and operational lead for safeguarding and child protection across the school
• Work closely with external agencies including social care, police and local authorities
• Lead safeguarding training and act as the key point of expertise for staff
• Manage referrals and maintain accurate safeguarding records and systems
• Promote a strong culture of safeguarding and wellbeing across the school
• Oversee strategies to improve attendance and student engagement
• Support students' wider personal development and wellbeing
• Contribute to senior leadership and school improvement planning

About you

We are looking for a highly skilled safeguarding professional who:

• Has significant experience leading safeguarding in a school
• Holds (or is willing to complete) DSL training
• Has strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and processes
• Can confidently manage complex cases and multi-agency working
• Has excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills
• Is passionate about student safety, wellbeing and inclusion

If you would like further information on this role or to book on a tour, please contact the school business manager Kathryn De Freitas via Kathryn.DeFreitas@theauroragroup.co.uk or school reception on 01562 541191.

Tours:

Monday 1st June 9.30am

Tuesday 9th June 2pm

Thursday 11^th June 11am

Closing date: 19/06/2026 at 12pm.

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.