Designated Safeguarding Lead

Glebe Farm; Loughton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD package

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Glebe Farm School, Milton Keynes, is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to take strategic responsibility for safeguarding across its all-through setting. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, and permanent, with the Grade H1 salary of £42,839 FTE.

As part of Inspiring Futures through Learning, the Trust offers a comprehensive staff benefits package, including CPD, enhanced leave, Employee Assistance Programme and various discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and child protection leadership.
• Full-time, permanent role with 37 hours per week.
• Salary grade and terms: Grade H1 (£42,839 FTE) as advertised.

Responsibilities

• Take strategic responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the all-through school.
• Collaborate with staff, pupils, families and external agencies to promote safeguarding.
• Prioritise the safety, wellbeing and success of every student.

Job description

Designated Safeguarding Lead at Glebe Farm School

New

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/GFS/02595

Location

Burney Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8XY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£42,839.00 Annually (FTE)

Grade H1 (£42,839 FTE)

Closing Date

9:00am, Wed 23rd Sep, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

About this Role

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Full time, Permanent

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Grade H1 (£42,839 FTE)

Glebe Farm School is a newly established, purpose-built all-through school located in the thriving community of Glebe Farm. Once fully operational, the school will accommodate up to 1,569 pupils. As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering an outstanding 21st-century curriculum to all our pupils.

We are looking for an experienced, highly organised, and dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to take strategic responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across our all-through school. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and proactive professional who is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and success of every student. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working closely with staff, students, families, and external agencies to promote a strong culture of safeguarding and support across the school community.

The position is based at Glebe Farm School, Wavendon, Milton Keynes. For more information, please visit www.glebefarmschool.co.uk.

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi Academy Trust, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD package, enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave and Employee Assistance Programme. In addition, access to an Employee Benefits Scheme including discount on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and much more.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All vacancies are subject to enhanced DBS disclosures. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

Our commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and lifelong development is showcased in our 1:1 iPad initiative for learners and teaching colleagues across the schools in our trust. By harnessing the power of technology and collaboration, we aim to reshape and rethink what it means to be a learner into this digital age, and you can play a role in shaping our curriculum offer by joining us on this journey. Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL's safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.

All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check.

#WelcomeToIFtL #BelongingInIFtL #IFtLFamily

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We are looking for an experienced, highly organised, and dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to take strategic responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across our all-through school. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and proactive professional who is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and success of every student. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working closely with staff, students, families, and external agencies to promote a strong culture of safeguarding and support across the school community.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safer recruitment practice and preemployment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All vacancies are subject to enhanced DBS disclosures. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

Our commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and lifelong development is showcased in our 1:1 iPad initiative for learners and teaching colleagues across the schools in our trust. By harnessing the power of technology and collaboration, we aim to reshape and rethink what it means to be a learner into this digital age, and you can play a role in shaping our curriculum offer by joining us on this journey. Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL's safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.

All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check.

#WelcomeToIFtL #BelongingInIFtL #IFtLFamily

Full time, Permanent

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Grade H1 (£42,839 FTE)

Glebe Farm School is a newly established, purpose-built all-through school located in the thriving community of Glebe Farm. Once fully operational, the school will accommodate up to 1,569 pupils. As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering an outstanding 21st-century curriculum to all our pupils., As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi Academy Trust, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD package, enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave and Employee Assistance Programme. In addition, access to an Employee Benefits Scheme including discount on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and much more.