Lead Safeguarding & Child Protection Specialist

shirelandcat; West Bromwich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

CPD provision

Supportive working environment

Friendly students

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to lead safeguarding and child protection across its academies. Reporting to the Principal, you will work with pastoral teams and external agencies to ensure safeguarding is effective.

The role requires substantial safeguarding experience, training in safeguarding modules, and a proactive approach to supporting vulnerable students. Competitive salary and term-time plus 3 weeks is offered.

Qualifications

• Module One Safeguarding Training or equivalent; ECAF trained, Lead Professional and Outcomes Star trained.
• Minimum two years’ experience of safeguarding and child protection; experience with young people and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead on child protection systems and safeguarding arrangements across the Academy.
• Provide safeguarding advice and guidance to staff to promote student welfare.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements.

Skills

Safeguarding training

ECAF trained

Outcomes Star trained

Lead Professional

Caseload management

Job description

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to lead safeguarding and child protection across its academies. Reporting to the Principal, you will work with pastoral teams and external agencies to ensure safeguarding is effective.

The role requires substantial safeguarding experience, training in safeguarding modules, and a proactive approach to supporting vulnerable students. Competitive salary and term-time plus 3 weeks is offered.