Head of Safeguarding & Child Protection

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD

Health Plan

Pension Contribution

Holiday Entitlement

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance

Credit Union

Flexible Working

Mental Health Support

Blue Light Card

cashback card

Job summary

Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) is seeking a Lead Safeguarding Officer to lead the safeguarding team and oversee the school’s welfare and safety of students. This Grade 7, permanent role is 35 hours per week, term time plus 5 INSET days and 2 weeks.

You will drive safeguarding provision, ensure statutory procedures, liaise with multi-agency partners, and manage Looked After Children and at‑risk students. Start date January 2027; salary £34,882 to £38,510; full‑time equivalent salary applies.

Qualifications

• Experience with safeguarding legislation, policy, and guidance.
• Ability to manage a safeguarding team and workload.
• Excellent communication with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Commitment to high professional standards and safeguarding.
• Experience collaborating with multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of children at risk; coordinate safeguarding referrals.
• Advise staff on child protection disclosures; support pastoral teams.
• Ensure safeguarding processes align with statutory/local authority procedures.
• Oversee Looked After Children and vulnerable students; monitor academic progress.

Skills

Safeguarding Leadership

Multi-agency Liaison

Policy & Compliance

Staff Development

Communication

Education

Safeguarding qualification

Job description

Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) is seeking a Lead Safeguarding Officer to lead the safeguarding team and oversee the school’s welfare and safety of students. This Grade 7, permanent role is 35 hours per week, term time plus 5 INSET days and 2 weeks.

You will drive safeguarding provision, ensure statutory procedures, liaise with multi-agency partners, and manage Looked After Children and at‑risk students. Start date January 2027; salary £34,882 to £38,510; full‑time equivalent salary applies.