Director of Safeguarding

Altus Education Partnership, Rochdale, OL16 1AE

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Schools Leadership Pay Scale LS18 (£75,675) – LS22 (£83,464)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification, along with Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training.
• A proven track record in managing safeguarding audits and ensuring compliance
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive safeguarding cases with discretion and professionalism
• In-depth understanding of current safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, including KCSIE and Working Together to Safeguard Children

What the school offers its staff

• Diverse Academies: Be a part of a vibrant community that includes outstanding institutions like Rochdale Sixth Form College, recognised nationally as Sixth Form College of the Year 2021. Explore new horizons with Edgar Wood Academy, Kingsway Park High School, and Bamford Academy – each contributing uniquely to our vision.
• Educational Excellence: Altus is committed to providing high-quality education that raises achievement levels. Join us, and you'll be at the forefront of driving operational efficiency and organisational development to support this commitment.
• Community Impact: Altus Education Partnership was born from the desire to enhance education in Rochdale. Be a part of a trust that not only educates but also positively impacts the local community through its academies.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@altusep.com

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Pack - Director of Safeguarding March 2025.pdf - 493 KB (opens in new tab)

About Altus Education Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Altus Education Partnership website
• Email address: recruitment@altusep.com
• Phone number: 01706 769999
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altus-education-partnership

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