Head of Safeguarding

Ark Boulton Academy; Birmingham; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ark Boulton Academy invites applications for a safeguarding lead role focused on developing and coordinating safeguarding, mental health, and child protection policies and procedures within the school. The post requires effective assessment of referrals and strong collaboration with external agencies to provide wraparound support for vulnerable students and their families.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal, you will take the lead on safeguarding issues across the academy, ensuring timely and

Aufgaben

• Lead the safeguarding agenda across the academy.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with outside agencies for wraparound support.
• Develop and implement safeguarding, mental health and child protection policies and training.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal to respond to safeguarding incidents.

Jobbeschreibung

To direct and facilitate the development of safeguarding, mental health and child protection policies, training and procedures. You will assess and evaluate referrals and coordinate appropriate support for vulnerable students, parents and families. You will need to create strong working relationships with outside agencies to enable wrap around support for the student and parents/carers. You will lead under the direction of the Assistant Principal, to take the lead on the Safeguarding issues within the academy.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact HR Officer, Amal Hersi on 0121 773 8156 or [e-mail]

Please note Ark Boulton reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a top 10% badge for Pupil Inclusion & Pupil Enjoyment, and top 5% badge in Employee Line Management in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).