Designated Safeguarding Lead — SEMH School Leader

Witherslack Group; Market Bosworth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training (induction and on-the-job)

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits (life insurance)

Wellbeing tools and support

Medical cover

Excellent facilities

Refer a friend £1,000 bonus

Contributory pension (matched up to 5%

Job summary

Witherslack Group's Hinckley House school is a state-of-the-art SEMH primary setting opened in Autumn 24. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will lead safeguarding across the school, liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents, and staff to ensure wellbeing and child protection standards are met.

You will report to the Head Teacher, work with the leadership team, and join a supportive group of professionals committed to exceptional outcomes for children with complex needs.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding across the school and liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Provide support, advice and expertise on wellbeing and child protection to staff and families.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to uphold safeguarding standards and outcomes.

Skills

DSLG experience

CPD in Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Witherslack Group's Hinckley House school is a state-of-the-art SEMH primary setting opened in Autumn 24. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will lead safeguarding across the school, liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents, and staff to ensure wellbeing and child protection standards are met.

You will report to the Head Teacher, work with the leadership team, and join a supportive group of professionals committed to exceptional outcomes for children with complex needs.