• Location: Birmingham

• Start: January 2027

• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Working pattern: Typically 08:00–16:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Some flexibility may be required for meetings or urgent safeguarding matters.

• Salary: £38,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience

A welcoming Birmingham school is looking for an experienced Safeguarding Lead to join its pastoral team. The school is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where pupils feel listened to and know where to turn for help.

Why Join the School?

• A supportive staff team and approachable leadership

• Opportunities for ongoing safeguarding training and professional development

• School pension scheme and access to staff wellbeing support

• A varied role where your work can make a genuine difference to pupils and families

About the Role

You will lead on safeguarding matters, respond to concerns and work closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies. Responsibilities include:

• Receiving, assessing and following up safeguarding concerns

• Coordinating referrals and liaising with external agencies

• Maintaining accurate, confidential safeguarding records

• Advising staff on safeguarding procedures and reporting requirements

• Supporting safeguarding training and policy reviews

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a safeguarding or child protection role

• Strong knowledge of current safeguarding guidance and procedures

• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills

• Confidence managing sensitive situations professionally

• Relevant safeguarding training; DSL training is desirable

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.