Designated safeguarding lead

£35,412 - £45,091 + excellent benefits

Please note that applications for this role will close on Tuesday 30th June, with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 8th July.

Overview

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. With a high staff‑to‑child ratio and in‑house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads play a crucial part in ensuring children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met.

This school supports young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s or SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher. You will be a liaison with statutory and non‑statutory agencies, parents/carers, and staff on matters of wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding, providing support, advice and expertise.

Benefits

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Flexible benefits: You can adjust benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: A range of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: Cover for optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the best facilities – check our schools here
• A recommend‑a‑friend scheme offering a £1,000 bonus each time
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%

Role and Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role
• Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to safeguarding and child protection
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem‑resolution skills
• Genuinely empathetic approach
• Full UK driving licence

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are committed to inclusivity and will support you throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.