Head of Safeguarding

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.