Senior Safeguarding & Standards Lead – Non-Teaching

Beauchamps High School; Wickford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Beauchamps High School in Wickford (Essex) seeks an SLT Non-Teaching Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Raising Standards Lead (RSL). The role blends safeguarding leadership with year-group pastoral duties within the Senior Leadership Team.

The post offers a 40-week term-time contract (plus INSET days) with a salary scale 11 (points 38–42) £45,775 to £49,599, actual including fringe allowance. A supportive school culture emphasises safeguarding and student welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safeguarding in a school context.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding policy and practice.
• Ability to work with external agencies and families.
• Commitment to child-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and child protection across the school.
• Manage referrals relating to abuse, neglect or safeguarding concerns.
• Provide safeguarding advice and lead staff training.
• Support pastoral care and Raising Standards Lead responsibilities.
• Maintain confidential safeguarding records and up-to-date policies.

Skills

Safeguarding

Leadership

Pastoral care

Teamwork

Job description

Beauchamps High School in Wickford (Essex) seeks an SLT Non-Teaching Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Raising Standards Lead (RSL). The role blends safeguarding leadership with year-group pastoral duties within the Senior Leadership Team.

The post offers a 40-week term-time contract (plus INSET days) with a salary scale 11 (points 38–42) £45,775 to £49,599, actual including fringe allowance. A supportive school culture emphasises safeguarding and student welfare.