Safeguarding and Welfare Lead/Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Kelvin Hall School; West Carr; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kingston upon Hull is looking for a committed Safeguarding and Welfare Lead. You will lead the school's safeguarding strategies and work closely with students, families, and school staff to promote well-being and protect the welfare of students. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and a passion for fostering positive relationships. The position offers a permanent contract within a supportive environment.

Benefits

State of the art facilities

Development programme for teachers

Supportive academic environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working closely with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Ability to liaise with parents, pupils, and school staff effectively.
• Commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop safeguarding practices in the school.
• Liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and welfare team.
• Support students and families to overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Experience working with adolescents

Strong communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

Relevant safeguarding qualifications

Job description

Safeguarding and Welfare Lead/Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire

Grade: 8, Scp 25 (£32,466 to £34,957 actual)

Type: Permanent

School: Kelvin Hall School

Position: Safeguarding and Welfare Lead/Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Grade: 8, Scp 25 - 28 (£32,466 - £34,957 actual salary)

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days, plus 5 additional days

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

Start: As soon as possible

Kelvin Hall School is part of Thrive Cooperative Learning Trust, formerly YHCLT. Founded in September 2016, it is now responsible for 10 schools across Hull, including 3 secondary schools and 7 primary schools.

We are looking to appoint a committed practitioner to support, develop and implement our strategies for working with students and families to overcome barriers to learning. Someone who believes in building strong relationships with students and families and is willing to go the extra mile to support them in being successful both in and outside of school.

The role will involve leading in and developing all aspects of our safeguarding practices promoting the welfare and protection of all students attending the school. The safeguarding and welfare lead will liaise closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, pupils, parents, pastoral and academic staff. This is a varied role working closely with parents, carers, the safeguarding team as well as the wider school staff adhering to the school's safeguarding procedures and policies to promote the welfare and protection of all students attending the school.

The position demands high professional standards and experience of working with adolescents/young adults.

Kelvin Hall School is a very successful and expanding 11-16 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1640 students on roll. We are a popular first choice of school for families in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire and are a very successful school academically. We are committed to ensuring that all schools in the Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust have access to high quality support services to underpin the excellent work our schools do in educating our pupils.

We will offer you:

• An inclusive, successful school and outstanding Multi-Academy Trust to work in.
• Friendly, motivated and enthusiastic students.
• A 21st Century building with 'state of the art' facilities.
• A Development Programme aimed at both new and experienced teachers.

We recognise the importance of a visit when considering an application. Should you wish to have an informal and completely confidential discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Helen Harrison (PA to the Executive Team) via telephone at Kelvin Hall School to arrange this.

Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025, 9am

Interview: W/c Monday 20th October 2025

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.

A candidate's suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is 'regulated activity'. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.