Safeguarding Manager – Designated Safeguard Lead

Title of Post:               Safeguarding Manager – Designated Safeguard Lead

Start Dates:                  As soon as possible

Salary:                           Scale 9 – £29,863 – £33,504 per annum

Hours:                           37

Weeks:                          46.5 Term time only + 2 weeks

Contract Type:             Full time

Contract Term:            Permanent

Role

We wish to appoint an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead, to implement robust safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures and practices. You will manage the safeguarding team to ensure that an effective and robust safeguarding service is provided. The post holder will provide professional advice and support on safeguarding matters to staff and students, as well as liaising and meeting with external bodies, and delivering training.

You will have a proven track record within your career, one that demonstrates significant impact over time in safeguarding children and young people, and you will be looking forward to the chance to make a real difference, both personally and professionally to our school.  You will also have experience of managing a team where safeguarding is the main focus area of your work.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and their achievements both inside and outside school. The post requires enhanced DBS clearance, medical checks and satisfactory references.

The school is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on a flexible basis