Safeguarding Lead

Witherslack Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Bristol seeks a Designated Safeguarding Lead for their purpose-built school. The role involves ensuring safeguarding standards, collaborating with families and agencies, and providing vital support to staff. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding principles. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a genuine empathetic approach are essential. The position offers competitive salary, full school holidays, and extensive benefits to enhance well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Full induction and on the job training

Flexible benefits such as life insurance

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover for appointments

School discounts

£1,000 reward per successful referral

Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role.
• Portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safeguarding within the school.
• Liaise with statutory and non‑statutory agencies and parents/carers.
• Provide support, advice and expertise in the team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem resolution

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Up to £45,091 + Excellent Benefits

About the School

Witherslack Group’s Castlefell School is a purpose built, state of the art school catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate learning needs. The school provides education for up to 50 children aged 8 to 16 and serves Rudgeway and the wider communities.

Responsibilities

As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school. You will liaise daily with statutory and non‑statutory agencies, parents / carers and staff on matters of wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding and will be a source of support, advice and expertise in the team.

What we do for you

We reward your commitment with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. You will bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you will get:

Benefits

• Full induction and on the job training
• Full school holidays
• Flexible benefits such as life insurance (increase/decrease as required)
• Wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover for opticians, dentist appointments and high‑street services
• School discounts
• £1,000 reward per successful referral
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role
• Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills
• Genuinely empathetic approach
• Full UK driving licence

Apply

Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. Please submit your application via our application portal. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.