Safeguarding Leader

37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 42 weeks (Term time plus 4 weeks per year)

St. Paul’s Pay Range 7 Point 33 (£44,075 - £47,181 FTE)

 Actual starting salary £41,184.

Start September 2026

We are seeking an experienced, committed, and highly motivated Safeguarding Leader to join our pastoral and leadership team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of all students across the school community.

You will play a key role in operational safeguarding discussions and multi-agency meetings, contributing to the assessment and support of children and young people. The successful candidate will manage and triage safeguarding referrals, prioritising actions appropriately while providing guidance and support to staff on child welfare, safeguarding, and child protection matters. You will also work closely with external agencies, including the local authority and police, where required.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of all students across the school community, working within the framework of the school’s Catholic ethos and mission.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about safeguarding and making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

St. Paul's is a thriving and successful Catholic school with an excellent reputation. Our commitment to excellent teaching and learning can be demonstrated through bespoke CPD opportunities and through the management of a growing and successful training school.  All staff members are committed to the care and success of pupils and working in a setting where values of forgiveness, concern for others and respect are shared as the core values of St. Paul’s regardless of faith.

For further details and an application form please visit the school website www.st-pauls.org.uk, e-mail enquiries@st-pauls.org.uk or call 01908 669735

Closing date for applications:  Monday 1^st June 2026 at 9.00am

We will review applications on receipt.  Suitable candidates may be interviewed before closing date and reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St. Paul’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  All references will be requested and Online Searches prior to interview.  The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.