Designated Safeguarding Lead – SEND School

Witherslack Group; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Excellent working environments

Refer a friend £1000 bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Witherslack Group's new Bowersgate School in Wythenshawe opens Sept 2026 and seeks a Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will be responsible for safeguarding, liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents and staff to protect wellbeing and safety of pupils aged 6-16 with SEND.

You will join the leadership team, report to the Head Teacher, collaborate across WG locations, and use your CPD portfolio to drive best practice in child protection and safeguarding across the school community.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Comprehensive CPD portfolio in Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-resolution skills.
• Empathetic approach and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding within the school and liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Provide guidance and support to staff, parents and carers on safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure policies are implemented and safeguarding training is up-to-date.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Interpersonal skills

Problem resolution

Empathy

Driving licence

Job description

Witherslack Group's new Bowersgate School in Wythenshawe opens Sept 2026 and seeks a Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will be responsible for safeguarding, liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents and staff to protect wellbeing and safety of pupils aged 6-16 with SEND.

You will join the leadership team, report to the Head Teacher, collaborate across WG locations, and use your CPD portfolio to drive best practice in child protection and safeguarding across the school community.