Designated Safeguarding Lead

Main Purpose  

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students in the school. The DSL is responsible for overseeing all aspects of child protection and safeguarding within the school, ensuring that all safeguarding procedures are followed, and acting as the primary point of contact for all safeguarding concerns. 

 Values  

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.  

• Work closely with the HOS to establish effective and globally relevant practices of teaching & learning. Implement the school’s vision for quality pupil centric teaching & learning at all levels in the school linked with the GEMS expectation of excellent education.  

• Integrate GEMS core values into the planning and delivery of all curricular and co – curricular lessons and activities. <span “=””> 

  Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

  Excellent organizational and time management skills. 

  Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations. 

  A commitment to continuous professional development. 

  Empathy and sensitivity when working with vulnerable students. 

  An understanding of mental health and wellbeing in children and young people. 

  Strong leadership and decision-making skills. 

  Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff. 

  Problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills. 

  Ability to influence and motivate others to ensure the best outcomes for students.