Welfare & Safeguarding Manager at Hinchingbrooke School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HS/57782

Location

Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£38,220.00 - £40,777.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 8th Jun, 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

The Welfare and Safeguarding Manager leads the daily operational safeguarding, student wellbeing and mental health provision across the school. As the Senior Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), the postholder is supported by the named DSL to ensure statutory responsibilities are met, safeguarding systems are robust, and vulnerable students receive timely, effective support. The role provides strategic and operational management of safeguarding, mental health, and pastoral support, working closely with the DSL, the attendance team and external agencies to ensure students are safe, supported and able to engage in education. They will work with the DSL in developing and delivering training to school staff and updating relevant policies, procedures and guidance as necessary. They will review and monitor MyConcern on behalf of the DSL and take a safeguarding lead throughout the day, ensuring all children and young people are supported.

Why come to Hinchingbrooke?

This is a fantastic school to work in: on interview, we ask candidates for their impressions of the School and without fail they comment on how wonderful our students are, the positive team ethos amongst staff and how friendly and welcoming the School is. We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is passionate about supporting the future careers of our students; a team player who will thrive on collaboration and teamwork. Someone who really wants to make a difference! We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Hinchingbrooke School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

For further details please visit our website Hinchingbrooke School - Home.