• Location: Liverpool

• 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 and urgent safeguarding work.

• Salary: £39,000–£46,000 per annum, depending on experience

A Liverpool school is recruiting a Designated Safeguarding Lead to strengthen its pastoral provision and support pupils who may be experiencing difficulties. The school values strong relationships with families and a consistent, pupil-centred approach to safeguarding.

Why Join the School?

• A supportive team with a shared commitment to pupil welfare

• Opportunities for further training and professional development

• School pension scheme and staff wellbeing initiatives

• Support from the pastoral and senior leadership teams

About the Role

You will coordinate safeguarding activity across the school and help ensure concerns are managed sensitively and effectively. Duties include:

• Receiving and assessing safeguarding concerns

• Coordinating referrals and liaising with external agencies

• Maintaining accurate, confidential records

• Advising staff and supporting safeguarding training

• Contributing to policy reviews and safeguarding practice audits

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in safeguarding or child protection

• Knowledge of relevant guidance and referral procedures

• Strong organisation and record-keeping skills

• A calm, professional approach to challenging situations

• Relevant DSL 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.