Designated Safeguarding Lead

The Witherslack Group; Carlton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and support

Medical cover and discounts

Modern working environments

Refer a friend £1,000 bonus

Pension matched up to 5%

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join Hinckley House School in Carlton. You will lead safeguarding across the school, liaising with statutory/non-statutory agencies, parents and staff, to ensure wellbeing and protection for children with complex needs.

You will be part of the leadership team, reporting to the Head Teacher, and collaborate with other group locations to enhance knowledge and practice in safeguarding and child protection.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
• A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding within the school and liaise with agencies, parents and staff on wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding.
• Provide support, advice and expertise in safeguarding to the team.
• Collaborate with other Witherslack Group teams across locations to enable progression and development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Empathetic approach

Full UK driving licence

Education

Experience in Designated Safeguarding Lead role (3+ years)

Job description

Designated Safeguarding Lead

2026-09-30T00:00:00

Carlton

Nottinghamshire

GB

NG4 3

Any

2026-12-29T11:01:35.173

£36,581 - £46,579 + excellent benefits

Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position.

Those Huge Small Victories

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we're enhancing life opportunities.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people's needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met.

Get out what you put in

You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge.

As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team.

One of the best environments in SEND

Hinckley House school is a state of the art SEMH primary school recently opened in Autumn 24. As part of the Witherslack group the school is exceptionally well resourced and supported to ensure that every child receives the very best education and outcomes.

We are looking for inspirational teachers and wider staff to help us realise our vision for delivering excellence.

What we do for you

• We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector.
• With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus you'll get:
• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
• Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%
• Bring your whole-self to work

Diversity and Inclusion

Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. As well as having at least 3 years' experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for:

• Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
• A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential
• Full UK driving licence

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference - especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.