Safeguarding Lead Jobs in England

Safeguarding Lead – Good Secondary School – Southend-on-Sea Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Information This Good-rated 11–18 secondary school in Southend-on-Sea is recognised for its strong pastoral systems, improving academic outcomes, and supportive leadership culture. The school serves a diverse coastal community and maintains high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding. Safeguarding is central to the school’s eth…

Introduction Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities. About The BUSY Group… The BUSY Group is a not-for-profit organisation which presents 47 years experience as a community partner. With multiple business entities operating across 100 locations Australia-wide and now in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, we offer an extensive range of employment services and programs, vocational training,…

Deputy Safeguarding Lead – 37 hours per week 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm Friday. £33,500.89 FTE (BRK30) fixed term to end of December 2026 (with potential to be extended)Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers. If yo…

SWINDON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Job title: Club Safeguarding Lead Salary: £30,000 Location: The County Ground with the ability to travel to other training facilities Role We are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our team as the Club Safeguarding Lead. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for advising and supporting the senior team in developing and establishing our organisation's approach to safeguarding. Key Responsibilities: Play a lead role in maintaining and revi…

£35,000 - £38,257 excellent benefits Please note: that applications for this role will close on the 10th September with interviews scheduled for 23rd September. Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and e…

Safeguarding Lead – Job Description Job Title Safeguarding Lead Purpose of the Role The Safeguarding Lead is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people across the provision. The postholder will lead on safeguarding matters, ensure statutory requirements are met, support staff with safeguarding concerns, and work closely with external agencies to ensure pupils receive the support they need. The role requires a proactive, child-centred approach, ensuri…

Safeguarding Lead – Outstanding Secondary School – Northampton Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Information This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Northampton is recognised for its strong safeguarding culture, excellent pastoral systems, and consistent academic success. The school serves a diverse community and places student safety and wellbeing at the heart of its strategic priorities. The leadership team operates a robust safegua…

Location: Harlow, Essex Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale (Safeguarding/Leadership Band) School Information This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Harlow is nationally praised for its safeguarding culture, exceptional pastoral systems, and commitment to student welfare. The school has a strong multi-agency network and a well-established Safeguarding Hub that includes DSLs, pastoral managers, counsellors, and wellbeing mentors. The school is known for its proactive approach to early intervention, trauma-informed practice, and robust staff safeguarding training programme. Leadership prioritises the mental health and safety of pupils, ensuring that policies and systems are consistently updated and aligned with statutory guidance. Facilities include confidential meeting rooms, safe spaces for vulnerable students, and a digital safeguarding management system that ensures efficient, secure record-keeping. Role Information The school is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to oversee all aspects of child protection and safeguarding across the school. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the whole school • Managing safeguarding referrals, concerns, records, and multi-agency communications • Leading a team of deputy DSLs and pastoral staff • Liaising with social services, police, CAMHS, Early Help, and other agencies • Ensuring compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) • Delivering safeguarding training for all staff • Preparing safeguarding reports for SLT and governors • Leading Early Help assessments and supporting intervention plans • Conducting risk assessments for vulnerable students • Working closely with parents, carers, and external professionals • Ensuring secure, timely and accurate safeguarding documentation • Supporting whole-school safeguarding culture and policy development This is a critical leadership role requiring strong judgement, confidentiality, resilience, and expertise in safeguarding best practice. Requirements • Extensive safeguarding experience within an education or social care setting • Previous experience as a DSL or Deputy DSL • Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, KCSIE, and local authority procedures • Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and crisis management skills • Ability to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality • Experience in multi-agency working • Strong IT and record-keeping skills • Ability to lead staff training and influence whole-school culture Application To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.

Safeguarding Lead – Outstanding Secondary School – Leicester Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale (Safeguarding/Leadership Band) School Information This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Leicester (Oadby area) is nationally praised for its safeguarding culture, exceptional pastoral systems, and commitment to student welfare. The school has a strong multi-agency network and a well-established Safeguarding Hub that includes DSLs, pastoral managers, counsellors, and wellbeing mentors. The school is known for its proactive approach to early intervention, trauma-informed practice, and robust staff safeguarding training programme. Leadership prioritises the mental health and safety of pupils, ensuring that policies and systems are consistently updated and aligned with statutory guidance. Facilities include confidential meeting rooms, safe spaces for vulnerable students, and a digital safeguarding management system that ensures efficient, secure record-keeping. Role Information The school is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to oversee all aspects of child protection and safeguarding across the school. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the whole school • Managing safeguarding referrals, concerns, records, and multi-agency communications • Leading a team of deputy DSLs and pastoral staff • Liaising with social services, police, CAMHS, Early Help, and other agencies • Ensuring compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) • Delivering safeguarding training for all staff • Preparing safeguarding reports for SLT and governors • Leading Early Help assessments and supporting intervention plans • Conducting risk assessments for vulnerable students • Working closely with parents, carers, and external professionals • Ensuring secure, timely and accurate safeguarding documentation • Supporting whole-school safeguarding culture and policy development This is a critical leadership role requiring strong judgement, confidentiality, resilience, and expertise in safeguarding best practice. Requirements • Extensive safeguarding experience within an education or social care setting • Previous experience as a DSL or Deputy DSL • Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, KCSIE, and local authority procedures • Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and crisis management skills • Ability to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality • Experience in multi-agency working • Strong IT and record-keeping skills • Ability to lead staff training and influence whole-school culture Application To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.

Safeguarding Lead – Independent Secondary School – Richmond upon Thames Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Information This respected independent 11–18 secondary school in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is known for its strong pastoral systems, academic excellence, and supportive community ethos. The school maintains small class sizes and high professional standards. Safeguarding and student wellbeing are central to the school…