Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: 01993 702355 Email: HR@wgswitney.org.uk

Head Teacher:  Mr R W Shadbolt

Safeguarding Manager 

37 hours per week

Fixed-Term for two years

For September 2026

Grade 9 term time only + additional days in the School holidays (to be discussed at interview)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Safeguarding Team as a key middle leader. At Wood Green School our mission is to develop exceptional, well-qualified and well-rounded young people who make a positive contribution to our school, our community and the world.

We are looking to recruit to the new post of Safeguarding Manager someone with a passion for ensuring all our children are safe and able to thrive in school. You will align with our school values and be part of a skilled, dedicated and experienced team.

The role of the Safeguarding Manager is to:

·       Provide operational leadership to promote our safeguarding culture

·       Ensure our safeguarding systems and processes are continuously improving

·       Line manage the PSW safeguarding and other members of the safeguarding as agreed by the DSL

Our strong, inclusive reputation means that Wood Green School is oversubscribed. We are a 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, demonstrated in our Behaviour Policy built on restorative principles and everything is underpinned by our LEARNWell values.

If you are looking to be part of a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team and you want to develop yourself as a leader, this post offers an excellent opportunity for career development.

Term time only (39 weeks: 38 weeks plus 5 inset days)

Hours: 37 hours per week (we are open to discussing part-time hours to suit your circumstances - please make this clear in your application). 

Please submit your application via My New Term. If you have any further questions please contact  hrwest@acertrust.org.uk

The closing date is Friday 10 July 12pm 2026

Interviews will take place in the week of 13 July 2026

Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance.  Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.  Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.