Designated Safeguarding Lead | SEND School Leader

Witherslack Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Facilities and environment

Refer-a-friend £1,000 bonus

Pension (matched up to 5%)

Job summary

The Secret Garden School in Solihull, part of the Witherslack Group, is recruiting a Designated Safeguarding Lead to oversee safeguarding across the school. You will liaise with agencies, families and staff to safeguard pupils, provide expert guidance, and support the leadership team in delivering high‑quality care and education.

Based in Solihull with expansion to two sites planned for 2026, the role focuses on safeguarding, wellbeing and child protection within a SEND environment.

Qualifications

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

• Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding.
• Be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team.
• You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role.

Skills

DSG Lead experience

CPD portfolio

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

UK driving licence

Job description

The Secret Garden School in Solihull, part of the Witherslack Group, is recruiting a Designated Safeguarding Lead to oversee safeguarding across the school. You will liaise with agencies, families and staff to safeguard pupils, provide expert guidance, and support the leadership team in delivering high‑quality care and education.

Based in Solihull with expansion to two sites planned for 2026, the role focuses on safeguarding, wellbeing and child protection within a SEND environment.