Trust Safeguarding Lead

avanticareers

All Locations, United Kingdom
On-site (4 days per week)
Significant experience leading safeguarding in education
Experience as designated safeguarding lead
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation
Avanti Schools Trust is seeking a Trust Safeguarding Lead to provide leadership in safeguarding practices across their schools in the UK. This senior role involves strategic oversight of safeguarding policies and training, ensuring the welfare of all students

Job Summary

  • This senior role provides strategic leadership to ensure robust, compliant, and high-quality safeguarding practice across the entire Trust.
  • The successful candidate will partner with school leaders to offer expert guidance, professional challenge, and support to strengthen decision-making.
  • Avanti Schools Trust offers flexible working options, well-being programs, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Matching Summary

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Avanti Schools Trust is seeking a Trust Safeguarding Lead to provide leadership in safeguarding practices across their schools in the UK. This senior role involves strategic oversight of safeguarding policies and training, ensuring the welfare of all students.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Significant experience leading safeguarding in education
  • Experience as Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation
  • Expertise in complex case management and escalation
  • Proven ability to design and deliver training

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to student welfare and moral growth
  • Ability to work with external agencies
  • Strategic influence on Trust-wide culture
  • Data analysis skills for risk identification

Key Requirements

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead experience required
  • Senior leadership level experience in education
  • Enhanced DBS check mandatory upon appointment

Work Rights

Not specified

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