Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged. 

Trust Safeguarding Lead

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

The White Horse Federation is seeking an exceptional and dedicated Trust Safeguarding Lead to champion safeguarding across our family of schools. This is a pivotal leadership role for a passionate safeguarding professional who is committed to ensuring every child and young person is safe, supported, and able to thrive.

As Trust Safeguarding Lead, you will provide strategic leadership, expert advice, and operational oversight of safeguarding practice across our schools. Working closely with senior leaders, Designated Safeguarding Leads, external agencies, and Trust colleagues, you will help drive a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and where the welfare of children remains at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

You will:

• Lead and develop safeguarding strategy across the Trust.
• Provide expert guidance on safeguarding, child protection, attendance, behaviour, and wider welfare matters.
• Support and challenge schools to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice and compliance.
• Deliver training, coaching, and professional development to safeguarding teams and leaders.
• Monitor safeguarding effectiveness through audits, reviews, and quality assurance processes.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, safeguarding partnerships, and external agencies.
• Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory developments, ensuring Trust policies and practices remain current and effective.

About You

We are looking for an experienced safeguarding professional who:

• Has substantial experience in safeguarding and child protection, ideally within education or a multi-site organisation.
• Possesses excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.
• Can influence, support, and challenge leaders at all levels.
• Has outstanding communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Can work strategically while maintaining a strong operational focus.

Why Join The White Horse Federation?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why: 

·         We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos. 

·         Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed. 

·         Our children are engaged and eager to learn. 

·         We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community. 

·         As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities. 

In return, we offer:

• A meaningful leadership role with Trust-wide impact.
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen safeguarding practice across multiple schools.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange. 

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us. 

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010