Dorset Council UK
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer at St Osmund's C.E. Middle School
Job Description
St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School is an over‑subscribed Middle School for Years 5‑8, located in the thriving county town of Dorchester. The school is proudly part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust and is Ofsted Good in all areas (2022). The school was recently SIAMS inspected and received a strong report (2026). We are a Church of England School built upon the Christian values of hope, community, respect and love.
Role
- Responsibility for safeguarding children and child protection (including online safety) ensuring that the school is meeting its legal statutory requirements as laid out in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021.
- Responsible for liaising with local statutory children’s services and agencies and with the key local safeguarding partners.
- Taking part in discussions and inter‑agency meetings to contribute to the assessment of children.
- Managing internal and external referrals.
- Providing support, advice and g...