Designated Safeguarding Lead – Orchard Hill College, Hillingdon

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust; London; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust is advertising a Scale PO4 position in London. The post includes a London Weighting Allowance and a 5-day week, with term time plus 4 weeks. The salary is stated as £43,657.07–£46,449.16 per annum for full-time equivalent, with a higher range (£49,050–£52,187) per annum stated for FTE.

Applications close after the published advert dates. The role is subject to safeguarding checks.

Job description

Scale PO4, £43,657.07– £46,449.16 per annum (FTE £49,050 – £52,187 per annum) Inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, 5 days per week, Term Time plus 4,

To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.

Advert closing date: 11/11/2026

Interview Date: 17/11/2026

To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to request and review references prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.