Class Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead - Newsome Junior Academy

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Newsome Junior Academy.

Interview Date: Friday 15th May 2026

The DSL will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school

(including online safety and understanding the filtering and monitoring systems in place).

They will oversee the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and effective in keeping all children safe.

They will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment of children.

They will advise and support other members of staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police.

Some safeguarding activities may be delegated to deputies, but the DSL will retain ultimate lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection.

Impact Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding staff and students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service DBS check. All interviews will include a question about Safeguarding and any anomalies identified in pre-recruitment checks will be discussed at interview.

To arrange a visit to Newsome Junior Academy or find out more about the role, please contact our Administrator Marc Cowperthwaite on 01484 540509 or by email office@newsomejuniors.co.uk

For further information about Impact Education MAT, please visit our website: www.i-mat.org.uk

Please click on link to apply:  https://mynewterm.com/jobs/150570/EDV-2026-NJA-93466