Strategic Safeguarding Lead

                                                                                                                                          St Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy Company (MAC), Birmingham

Pay Scale: QTS Applicant- Leadership Scale Pt 14-18

                                Non QTS Applicant – Support Grade 6  Pt 41-49

Hours: Flexible (3 days per week or equivalent, term time only)

Contract Type: Permanent

Responsible to: Chief Education Officer 

Responsible for: Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding practice across all MAC schools.

Start Date: 1st September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter

The Directors of St Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy Company (the MAC) are seeking to appoint an exceptional and experienced safeguarding professional to take a strategic lead in ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding practice across all our schools.

This is a key central team role, working across the MAC to ensure that safeguarding is effective, consistent, and fully embedded in the culture of every school. The role will involve supporting children and young people aged 3–18.

The successful candidate will working closely with Headteachers, Designated Safeguarding Leads, the MAC Central Team, external agencies and partner services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

This is a strategic role, but it will require flexibility. The successful candidate will be visible across schools, providing challenge, support, coaching and quality assurance. They will also contribute to safeguarding reviews, audits, training and the development of systems and processes across the MAC.

We are seeking a highly experienced safeguarding leader with a strong track record of effective practice in education, social care or a related field. They may have worked as a safeguarding lead, within a local authority safeguarding team, or in a senior leadership role within a school or multi-academy trust. The successful candidate is not required to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), however they must have significant and relevant experience of safeguarding within a school setting

The successful candidate will have:

• An excellent and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 

• Significant experience of leading safeguarding practice and improving systems and processes 

• The ability to influence, support and challenge senior leaders effectively 

• High levels of emotional intelligence, integrity and professional judgement 

• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently 

Above all, they will be committed to the Catholic ethos of the MAC and to ensuring that every child is safe, valued, and supported to thrive.

St Teresa of Calcutta MAC – Who We Are

Established in 2019, St Teresa of Calcutta MAC currently serves twelve Catholic schools across Birmingham. The MAC exists to support and inspire young people to discover and develop their individual talents and potential. With Christ at the heart of our shared identity, we are guided by Gospel values of love, service, mercy and compassion, alongside a strong commitment to inclusion, respect and dignity for all, creating caring and nurturing environments in which children and young people can flourish.

The MAC is ambitious in its drive to provide excellent experiences and outstanding outcomes for all young people aged 3–18 that we are privileged to serve. High expectations are evident across all our schools, underpinned by a commitment to innovation in curriculum provision and teaching and learning. Our inclusive approach ensures that every child is valued, supported, and enabled to succeed, with no one left behind.

How to Apply

Closing Date: Applications must be received by 9:00am on Thursday 19th May 2026

We welcome informal discussions about the role. Please email Ben Taylor at b.taylor@stocmac.org.uk to arrange a convenient time.

Selection Process

Selection tasks and interviews  will take place on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd May 2026.

St Teresa of Calcutta MAC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake safeguarding screening, including online checks, references from past employers, and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.