Senior Student Support Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

School Denmark Road High School
Address Denmark Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
GL1 3JN

Post Title (Subject) Senior Student Support Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Grade SCP 22-32
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Interview Date: 18/11/2025
Start Date A.S.A.P.

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Senior Student Support Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our Trust on a permanent basis. We aim to challenge, inspire and raise aspirations. We credit our success to our collaborative atmosphere, working together to provide shared lesson resources and to support one another in improving our teaching. Through innovative and inspiring curricular we enthuse passion at subject level and beyond. We are proud to provide a nurturing environment that allows students to become curious, resilient and confident individuals.

We are looking for a self-motivated and proactive individual who is empathetic and welcoming and able to build a rapport and trust with staff and students. We want someone who shares our passion for providing students an outstanding education, someone who believes wholeheartedly in our vision, understands their place in fulfilling it, and is committed to delivering Denmark Road 365.

For the Senior Student Support Officer & DDSL recruitment pack, please visit our website denmarkroad.org .

Please apply by completing the application form and send by email to Sarah Mutton, Executive Assistant to Headteacher with an anonymous covering statement, detailing how your experience matches the job description (maximum of 2 sides of A4 font size 11).

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Post subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and receipt of two satisfactory references. Please note that we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.

Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates on: Tuesday 18th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Safeguarding Statement
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, see details to the right of this advert by clicking on 'Website'