Assistant Headteacher-Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Job Introduction

Job Title:  Assistant Headteacher - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Salary: £51,773 - £55,747 per annum - full time
Hours: Full-time (0.8 will be considered for the right candidate)
Location:  Franche Community Primary School, Kidderminster
Permanent

Don’t miss this chance to join a large, forward thinking, hardworking and dedicated team of professionals!
Franche Community Primary School is a large, successful, happy and caring school committed to providing the highest quality standards of educational opportunities for every one of its pupils.

 
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Safeguarding and Child Protection (DSL). The ideal candidate will take a lead role within the well-being team at Franche Primary School to ensure that children are safe and to further improve standards of attendance and outcomes for all. The successful candidate will have experience of working as a DSL/DDSL or within a Safeguarding team and will be able to forge strong relationships with both children and their families. 

The position is advertised at full time; however for the right candidate we would consider 0.8 applications.
Candidates must have experience of strategic school leadership and take positive action to promote school improvement. We are looking for candidates who are strong classroom practitioners, possess excellent organisational skills, demonstrate attention to detail and have the ability to motivate and support colleagues. 

The successful candidate will have a commitment to working in partnership alongside governors, parents and other stakeholders. All applicants must show dedication and commitment to maintaining high standards by personalising Early Help support for families in order to ensure that all children are able to make good progress. Experience of working across the Primary phase and knowledge of statutory Safeguarding guidance is essential. 

Franche Community Primary School & TOTS@Franche are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Visits to the school are actively encouraged. Please call the school office to arrange a time 01562 751788. Appointments are made subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure, as below.

For further information please contact: recruitment@francheprimary.worcs.sch.uk referencing the job role in the subject line

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 @ 9am
Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026