Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) - Whole School

About the school

Amity International School is a British Curriculum International School with a renowned reputation for Sport, Music, Arts, and Academia. The school occupies a 15-acre bay-side campus with unique facilities on the perimeter of the UAE's capital. It provides an inspirational working environment with committed students within a not-for-profit organisation structure.

The role

Amity International School, Abu Dhabi seeks a qualified Teacher to serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the whole school. The position combines classroom teaching with whole-school safeguarding leadership to ensure student safety and wellbeing in an inclusive learning community. The school offers one of the best salary and benefits packages locally, reflecting its commitment to investing in quality staff.

Key responsibilities

• Teaching some lessons as assigned
• Leading the whole-school safeguarding team
• Ensuring appropriate staff safeguarding training
• Managing concerns and referrals
• Liaising with external agencies on child protection matters
• Maintaining secure safeguarding records
• Developing school safeguarding policies
• Advising staff on child welfare issues
• Promoting a safeguarding culture school-wide
• Contributing to the online safety curriculum

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher status with a relevant degree
• Advanced training in safeguarding and child protection
• Previous experience as a DSL or Deputy DSL
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practices
• Experience leading staff safeguarding training
• Strong confidential record-keeping abilities
• Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders
• Experience in safeguarding investigations and risk assessments
• Ability to develop whole-school safeguarding policies
• Strong teaching skills with evidence of classroom excellence
• Experience in international or multicultural environments preferred
• Commitment to teaching a primary class alongside DSL duties

Benefits & package

• Competitive salary benchmarked against leading schools locally
• Modern teaching environment with supportive leadership
• Generous professional development and collaboration opportunities

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. The school may begin recruitment before the closing date, and early application is recommended. Interviews will be held in Abu Dhabi or via Teams. All applicants must undergo child protection screening, submit a current police check from their home or residence country, and provide a minimum of two references including one from their current Head Teacher or Principal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.