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Safeguarding Manager

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 25,596 - 28,222 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Job Title:
Safeguarding Manager

Salary:
£25,596 – £28,222 per annum

Location:
Warwickshire

Hours:
Full-time | Term-Time Only | Permanent

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Safeguarding Manager to join a supportive and forward-thinking school environment. This is a newly created role, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional to take ownership of day-to-day safeguarding operations and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring safeguarding processes are robust, effective and fully compliant, while supporting pupils and families through early intervention and targeted support.

Benefits of working as a Safeguarding Manager:
• Opportunity to shape and develop a new role
• Term-time working for a strong work-life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme with significant employer contribution
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment
• Free on-site parking

Job requirements:
• Experience working within a safeguarding or child protection role
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures
• Experience working with children and young people
• Confidence working with multi-agency professionals
• Experience using safeguarding systems such as CPOMS and MIS systems (e.g. Arbor) desirable
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals

Role responsibilities:
• Lead the day-to-day management of safeguarding and child protection cases
• Carry out initial fact-finding and manage safeguarding concerns effectively
• Make and manage referrals to external agencies
• Work closely with the DSL and leadership team to ensure a coordinated safeguarding approach
• Attend and contribute to safeguarding and multi-agency meetings
• Support pupils and families through early help and targeted interventions
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records and case files
• Analyse safeguarding data to identify trends, risks and areas for development
• Support compliance, quality assurance and safeguarding audits
• Provide guidance and support to staff on safeguarding matters

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, organised and committed safeguarding professional who is passionate about protecting and supporting vulnerable children and wants to play a key role within a school community.

About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children

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