Maternity Cover - Safeguarding Manager at Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/RGPSFS/35207

Location

Rowan Gate Primary School, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NS

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£48,226.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 31st May, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

About this Role

Rowan Gate Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive learning community committed to nurturing every child’s potential. We pride ourselves on our strong safeguarding culture, collaborative ethos, and dedication to pupil wellbeing.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Safeguarding Manager (Maternity Cover) to take strategic responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across our school.

What We’re Looking For

A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Proven experience in safeguarding or child protection within education or social care
Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead safeguarding across the school
Empathetic, resilient, and committed to promoting equality and inclusion

What We Offer

A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for professional development and supervision
Access to wellbeing initiatives and staff support
A values-driven culture focused on safeguarding and inclusion

This role is a full-time maternity cover position, working 52 weeks per year. The duration of the contract will be linked to the period of maternity leave. We would be looking for the successful candidate to be available from mid-September 2026 to allow for a handover to take place.

Travel between our sites may be necessary on a frequent basis.

We welcome visits to the school prior to application.

Rowan Gate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants should hold or be willing to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Appointments will also be subject to confirmation of right to work, satisfactory health clearance, satisfactory references from previous employers, in addition to other clearance checks. In addition, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we are also required to carry out online searches for all successfully shortlisted candidates.