Operational Safeguarding Lead - Trust 1560

The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 5NY

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 43,089.84

Operational Safeguarding Lead - Trust 1560 job summary

Operational Safeguarding Lead

Operational Safeguarding Lead

Location: The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool

Salary: Grade 7 30-35

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 23rd September

Start Date: TBC

About Us

The Academy of St Nicholas is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the Liverpool community. We are committed to creating a culture where every young person can “Flourish and Thrive”, underpinned by strong relationships, high expectations, and a restorative approach to behaviour.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Operational Safeguarding Lead to join our team.

Be part of a community where every child is known, loved and cared for.

The Academy of St Nicholas is a vibrant, inclusive and faith-driven secondary school in South Liverpool, committed to ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, care and support for every student.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and committed Operational Safeguarding Lead to play a key role in our safeguarding team. This is a vital post in ensuring that all students feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

The Role

As Operational Safeguarding Lead, you will:

Lead on safeguarding referrals and act as the main point of contact for external agencies including Social Care, police and early help services

Act as the lead professional for students subject to Child Protection or Child in Need plans

Coordinate and monitor safeguarding and wellbeing support across the school

Work collaboratively with staff to provide guidance on child protection, welfare and mental health

Represent the Academy at multi-agency meetings and contribute to assessments and plans

Support the development and implementation of safeguarding systems, training and policy

Ensure high-quality information sharing and record-keeping in line with statutory guidance

This role is central to the Academy’s safeguarding provision and requires strong professional judgement, resilience and a child-centred approach.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a candidate who:

Has substantial experience in safeguarding, child protection or pastoral care

Has a strong understanding of statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. KCSIE)

Demonstrates excellent communication and multi-agency working skills

Is highly organised and able to manage complex and sensitive casework

Has a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children

Shares our commitment to inclusion, equality and the wellbeing of every student

What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative staff team

A strong commitment to professional development and training

The opportunity to make a real difference in a community-focused school

A positive working environment rooted in respect, relationships, and restorative practice

Access to wellbeing support and staff benefits via our extensive Employee Assistance Offer.

Safeguarding

The Academy of St Nicholas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 23rd September 2026

Interview Date: W/C 28th September 2026

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Academy of St Nicholas

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic/Church of England, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 841 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Academy of St Nicholas website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-academy-of-st-nicholas

The Academy of St Nicholas is an 11-18 Academy with nearly 800 students on roll. The Academy is focused upon driving standards of achievement rapidly and this makes it a dynamic and exciting place to work. The Academy of St Nicholas is committed to ensuring that every student makes the most of their potential. The Academy concentrates on providing the highest quality of teaching, with bespoke CPD for all staff to support this, the best possible student support and the most appropriate and innovative curriculum.

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