Designated Safeguarding Lead – Whole School (SEND)

Witherslack Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing

Medical cover

Facilities

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Pension

Job summary

Witherslack Group, Manchester-based specialist provider of education and care for SEND, is recruiting a Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will lead safeguarding within the school, liaise with agencies, parents and staff, and provide expert guidance on wellbeing and child protection to your team.

Joining a forward-thinking trust, you'll contribute to a supportive environment, attend leadership discussions, and help ensure every pupil receives outstanding care and safeguarding across our schools

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding within the school and liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding matters.
• Provide expert advice and support to the team on safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Assist leadership in driving safeguarding improvements and ensuring pupils receive safe, supportive education.

Job description

Witherslack Group, Manchester-based specialist provider of education and care for SEND, is recruiting a Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will lead safeguarding within the school, liaise with agencies, parents and staff, and provide expert guidance on wellbeing and child protection to your team.

Joining a forward-thinking trust, you'll contribute to a supportive environment, attend leadership discussions, and help ensure every pupil receives outstanding care and safeguarding across our schools