Designated Safeguarding Lead

Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people?

New Horizons Primary School is seeking a knowledgeable and committed Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our team.

You will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school. You will be a trusted source of advice for colleagues, ensuring concerns are responded to promptly and sensitively and that children and families receive appropriate support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the school’s response to safeguarding concerns and making referrals to children’s social care, the police and other relevant services.
• Representing the school at child protection and multi-agency meetings, sharing information professionally and following through on agreed actions.
• Working with pupils and families to identify needs, coordinate early help and access appropriate support.
• Providing staff with advice and guidance to help them recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Supporting online safety and effective responses to concerns involving child-on-child abuse.
• Reviewing safeguarding policies with the Trust Safeguarding Lead and supporting staff awareness of policies, procedures and training.
• Contributing to safeguarding audits and preparing termly reports for senior leaders to support ongoing improvement.

What you will need to succeed:

We are looking for someone who can build trusting relationships while exercising sound professional judgement in sensitive and challenging situations.

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description

• Experience of working with children, young people and families and dealing with barriers to education.
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection issues
• Working knowledge of the school exclusion process and procedures would be desirable
• The ability to work as part of a team, and openly and collaboratively with multi-agency colleagues, while applying the principles of confidentiality
• Excellent time management skills to meet strict deadlines alongside effective analytical and problem solving skills

This is an opportunity to play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive environment where children feel heard, protected and able to thrive.