Operational Safeguarding Lead

Malcolm Arnold Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW

31 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  28 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,152.00 Annually (FTE) £37,035.68 pro-rata

Operational Safeguarding Lead job summary

The Operational Safeguarding Lead will assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in all matters of safeguarding and child protection across the school.

They will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment and support of children. They will advise and support other members of staff on child welfare and child protection matters and will liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority, police and health partners.

• Support the DSL in referring cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children’s social care.
• Support DSL in referring cases to the Northamptonshire Prevent team where there is a radicalisation concern.
• Support DSL in reporting cases where a crime may have been committed to the police.
• Ensure that the ‘voice of the child’ is captured and appropriately responded to in all cases particularly children that form ‘vulnerable’ reporting groups.
• Work closely with the LAC designated teacher to ensure all actions to safeguard, promote wellbeing and ensure access to education for children in care are reviewed and undertaken in a timely manner
• Coordinate case management with relevant members of staff in school including the SENCO, the Behaviour Lead, the Heads of Year, the House Champions and members of the Pastoral Team.
• Access to a vehicle or other means of transport to support home visits. If you own a vehicle, you must hold a valid and full driving licence appropriate to the type of vehicle you drive.

Permanent, 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year.

About our Academy

We are proud of our ambitious, broad and knowledge rich curriculum, calm and scholarly classrooms and high expectations for classroom routines.? We have impeccable student behaviour and promote a supportive and inclusive culture, where strong relationships are key.?

We are unapologetically ambitious and have the highest expectations and aspirations for our students throughout Years 7 to 13. We want all students to achieve highly, but alongside academic excellence, we aim to develop young people who leave the academy with a secure sense of identity and understanding of diversity and as well-rounded confident young people who are ready and able to embrace the challenges of adult life.

Salary & Benefits

NJC 28, FTE £39,152 per annum (pro rata £37,035.68)

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Educated to GCSE level/ NVQ-level 2 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• Level 2 or above Safeguarding training
• A minimum of 18 months experience in a safeguarding role within a school or other organisation working with children and their families.
• A good level of knowledge and experience of current relevant legislation, policy, statutory guidance and good safeguarding practice.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, colleagues, clients and academy staff at an appropriate level.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships and liaison with outside agencies and families, always focusing on the welfare of the child.
• Can evidence effective experience in planning intervention to improve outcomes (e.g. attendance or similar).
• Experience of working creatively with children and families to identify strengths and develop mutually agreed action plans.
• An ability to keep up to date with legislative, policy and guidance developments in safeguarding, evidenced in a commitment to continual professional development.
• Knowledge and understanding of the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’
• Able to support home visits

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust has grown to a network of 36 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values, and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.

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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely based on their merits, abilities, and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Malcolm Arnold Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1307 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Malcolm Arnold Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/malcolm-arnold-academy

Malcolm Arnold Academy is a co-educational secondary school based in Northampton, Northamptonshire, for students aged 11-18.

The school takes its name from the legendary composer Sir Malcolm Arnold. Born in Northampton in 1921, he was one of the leading figures in 20th-century classical music and helped to establish the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.

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