Senior Safeguarding Lead – Education Excellence

Witherslack Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Excellent facilities

Refer a friend £1,000

Contributory pension 5%

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead for Westmorland School in the UK. You will lead safeguarding, work with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents and staff to promote wellbeing and child protection, and provide expert guidance to the school team.

You will report to the Head Teacher, collaborate with colleagues across Witherslack Group to develop safeguarding practice, CPD and policies, and ensure high standards of safety and support for pupils with complex needs.

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.
• A genuinely empathetic approach is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding within the school and liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding.
• Provide support, advice and expertise to the school team.
• Collaborate with other Witherslack Group teams in different locations to progress safeguarding practices.

Skills

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Problem resolution

CPD in safeguarding

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Witherslack Group is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead for Westmorland School in the UK. You will lead safeguarding, work with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents and staff to promote wellbeing and child protection, and provide expert guidance to the school team.

You will report to the Head Teacher, collaborate with colleagues across Witherslack Group to develop safeguarding practice, CPD and policies, and ensure high standards of safety and support for pupils with complex needs.