HEAD OF SAFEGUARDING (SLT)

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

UK Healthcare scheme

Job summary

Parklands High School in Chorley is seeking a proactive Head of Safeguarding to lead strategic child protection, oversee online safety, and champion welfare for every student.

Take lead responsibility for whole-school safeguarding as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, manage referrals and training, and collaborate with SLT, multi-agency partners to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DSL or safeguarding lead within a school or educational setting.
• Deep knowledge of child protection legislation, early help processes, and multi-agency procedures.
• Outstanding communication, record-keeping, and leadership skills with experience using CPOMS.
• A relevant Level 3 Safeguarding qualification.

Responsibilities

• Take lead responsibility for whole-school safeguarding, child protection, and online safety as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Manage safeguarding referrals (Integrated Front Door, LADO, Prevent) and lead early help interventions.
• Monitor and analyse safeguarding data on CPOMS to ensure swift, effective responses.
• Lead staff training and CPD, keeping our community up-to-date with current statutory guidance.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Trust DSL, and multi-agency partners to raise student outcomes.

Skills

DSL experience

Safeguarding leadership

CPOMS experience

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Safeguarding qualification

Tools

CPOMS

Job description

Location

Parklands Academy, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1LL (1104 on roll)

Tel

01257 264596

School website

www.parklandsacademy.co.uk

Summary

Join Parklands High School as Head of Safeguarding (SLT)

Contract type and term

Full time, permanent.

Salary

Grade 11 (FTE £49,764 - £53,887)

Expected Start date

As soon as possible

Closing Date

12pm Friday 9th October 2026

Proposed Interview Date

w/c 12th October 2026

Help Us Lead, Monitor, and Promote a Culture of Safety and Support Across Our School Community.

Are you an experienced DSL or educational safeguarding leader looking to make a lasting impact? Parklands High School is seeking a proactive Head of Safeguarding to lead strategic child protection practices, oversee online safety, and champion the welfare of every student.

What You’ll Do

Take lead responsibility for whole-school safeguarding, child protection, and online safety as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Manage safeguarding referrals (Integrated Front Door, LADO, Prevent) and lead early help interventions. Monitor and analyse safeguarding data on CPOMS to ensure swift, effective responses. Lead staff training and CPD, keeping our community up-to-date with current statutory guidance. Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Trust DSL, and multi-agency partners to raise student aspirations and outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a DSL or safeguarding lead within a school or educational setting. Deep knowledge of child protection legislation, early help processes, and multi-agency procedures. Outstanding communication, record-keeping, and leadership skills with experience using CPOMS. A relevant Level 3 Safeguarding qualification.

Why Join Us?

Join a supportive multi-academy trust offering fantastic opportunities for career progression, continuous professional development, free gym access, and access to the UK Healthcare scheme!

The interview date is w/c 12/10/2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.