• Location: Leeds

• 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. Occasional flexibility may be required.

• Salary: £37,000–£44,000 per annum, depending on experience

A Leeds school is looking to appoint a reliable and compassionate Safeguarding Lead to help maintain a safe and inclusive environment for its pupils. This is an opportunity to join a school where safeguarding is central to everyday practice and pupils are encouraged to seek support when they need it.

Why Join the School?

• A friendly and committed staff team

• Support from the wider pastoral and leadership teams

• Access to relevant training and career development

• School pension scheme and employee wellbeing support

About the Role

You will support the school’s safeguarding provision and ensure concerns are followed up appropriately. Responsibilities include:

• Responding to concerns raised by pupils, staff and families

• Coordinating referrals and maintaining clear safeguarding records

• Working with external agencies and attending relevant meetings

• Supporting staff to follow school safeguarding policies

• Helping review procedures and identify areas for improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in safeguarding, pastoral support or child protection

• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and school procedures

• Clear communication and sound decision-making skills

• Confidence managing sensitive information

• Relevant safeguarding training

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

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