• Location: Newcastle

• 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 Newcastle school is recruiting a Safeguarding Lead to work alongside its pastoral team and support the welfare of pupils. The school is looking for someone who can build positive relationships while managing safeguarding matters with care and professionalism.

Why Join the School?

• A close-knit and supportive staff team

• Access to safeguarding training and development

• Support from senior colleagues

• School pension scheme and staff wellbeing initiatives

About the Role

You will help ensure concerns are followed up and pupils receive appropriate support. Responsibilities include:

• Receiving and assessing safeguarding concerns

• Coordinating referrals and liaising with external agencies

• Maintaining confidential records and monitoring follow-up actions

• Supporting staff with safeguarding procedures

• Contributing to training and policy reviews

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in safeguarding or child protection

• Knowledge of relevant guidance and referral pathways

• Strong communication and record-keeping skills

• A calm and considered approach

• 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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