Are you passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment for students? Saltley Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding Manager to lead our safeguarding team and ensure the well-being of our students.

Saltley Academy is a thriving educational institution committed to excellence and inclusivity. Our mission is to provide a supportive and enriching environment where every student can achieve their full potential. We believe that safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a passionate Safeguarding Manager to champion this critical area.

 Key Responsibilities:

• develop, implement, and monitor safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all students
• lead and manage the safeguarding team, providing guidance, training, and support to staff
• act as the key point of contact for safeguarding concerns, liaising with external agencies and coordinating support for students and families
• conduct risk assessments and maintain accurate and confidential records
• promote a culture of safeguarding across the academy, including delivering training sessions and workshops

Key Requirements:

• proven experience in a safeguarding role within an educational or similar setting
• in-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practices
• strong leadership and management skills with the ability to support and inspire a team
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and external agencies
• relevant qualifications and a commitment to ongoing professional development

Why Join Us?

• to play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of our students and contributing to a positive school environment
• be part of a dedicated team that values professional growth and offers opportunities for development
• enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

 If you are a committed safeguarding professional with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

In return, we will offer you:

• a collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide
• an opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights
• access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process
• a wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views
• access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”
• access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly
• access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users
• opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support
• onsite parking at all schools

We know you would love working at Saltley Academy. We have wonderful, enthusiastic students and amazing staff who always go the extra mile for their classes. Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. Please contact Janice Crosedale – PA to the Headteacher jcrosedale@saltley.academy

We are also “happy to talk flexible working” subject to the operational requirements of the role.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check (where applicable) Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. 

This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment.