Safeguarding Lead

Witherslack Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 35,412 - 45,091; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

School holidays

Life insurance

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Pension scheme

Referral bonus

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead for Westmorland School to lead safeguarding efforts, coordinate with agencies and staff, and support wellbeing and child protection practices. The role requires a strong CPD portfolio and empathetic engagement with families.

Applicants should have at least three years in a DSL role, hold a UK driving licence, and be prepared to work across locations within the group. Salary reflects the senior safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• DSL role experience and safeguarding expertise.
• Comprehensive CPD portfolio in Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem‑resolution skills.
• Genuinely empathetic approach to working with children and families.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, liaising daily with statutory and non‑statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding.
• Provide support, advice and expertise to staff and parents on safeguarding matters.
• Collaborate with the leadership team and Witherslack Group colleagues across locations to enable progress and development of safeguarding practice.
• Act as a point of contact for safeguarding investigations and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Empathy

Driving licence

Job description

Designated Safeguarding Lead – Westmorland School (Witherslack Group)

Salary: £35,412 – £45,091. Applications close on Wednesday 26th August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, liaising daily with statutory and non‑statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding.
• Provide support, advice and expertise to staff and parents on safeguarding matters.
• Collaborate with the leadership team and Witherslack Group colleagues across locations to enable progress and development of safeguarding practice.
• Act as a point of contact for safeguarding investigations and reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role.
• Comprehensive portfolio of continuing professional development related to Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem‑resolution skills.
• Genuinely empathetic approach to working with children and families.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
• Full school holidays.
• Flexible benefits – option to adjust life‑insurance coverage.
• Wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance.
• Medical cover to claim costs such as optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts.
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%.
• Referral reward scheme – £1000 bonus for each successful referral.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.