Schools Safeguarding Officer - North

The Witherslack Group; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of special education and care is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead to support safeguarding across schools. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and a strong understanding of safeguarding policies. Responsibilities include collaborating with school leaders, delivering training, and leading safeguarding audits. A salary of £45,000 – £50,000 is offered, along with medical cover. This remote position requires travel across the North East and North West.

Benefits

Medical cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a DSL in a school, with exposure to various agencies.
• Strong knowledge of national safeguarding policy and legislation.
• Proven advisory and training skills in safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DSLs, Head Teachers, and Safeguarding Lead to ensure robust safeguarding practice.
• Support schools in the development and delivery of safeguarding training.
• Lead safeguarding audits and support action plans from findings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Advisory skills

Training skills

Job description

Overview

We are Witherslack Group, a leading provider of special education and care. You will support safeguarding across schools as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DSLs, Head Teachers, and Safeguarding Lead to ensure robust safeguarding practice.
• Support schools in the development and delivery of safeguarding training.
• Lead safeguarding audits and support action plans from audit findings.
• Provide expert advice to DSLs/DDSLs and manage safeguarding record keeping.
• Contribute to partnership working between different teams within Witherslack Group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a DSL in a school, with exposure to a variety of agencies.
• Strong knowledge of national safeguarding policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and wider legislation.
• Proven advisory and training skills, with a portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• Experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (dependent on experience) plus medical cover.

Remote role – travel required across the North East and North West.

Closing date: 9th November. Interviews: 21st November.