Safeguarding Lead

Hamstead Hall Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1HL

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

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: £44,253.00 - £53,051.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £38,862-£46,588 based on working pattern

Safeguarding Lead job summary

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported. Could you help make that happen?

At Hamstead Hall Academy, we are seeking an exceptional Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in protecting, supporting and empowering our young people.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, families and external agencies, you will lead and coordinate safeguarding practices across the Academy, ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee safeguarding processes and procedures across the Academy.
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, providing expert advice and guidance to staff.
• Manage and monitor safeguarding referrals, records and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with families, social care, health services and external agencies.
• Champion the welfare, attendance, mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable students.
• Lead on Children in Care support, PEP meetings and vulnerable student provision.
• Deliver training, challenge practice and drive continuous improvement in safeguarding standards.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Has substantial experience supporting children and young people.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Is experienced in managing complex caseloads and working with external agencies.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Can remain calm under pressure while managing competing priorities.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

Why Join Hamstead Hall Academy?

At Hamstead Hall Academy, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. You will join a supportive and ambitious team committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student can achieve their full potential. We are committed to excellence, professional development and staff wellbeing. We offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
• High-quality CPD and career development opportunities.
• A culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives and futures.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care contributions
• Health initiatives including flu vaccinations
• Mortgage Advice
• Tusker Car Scheme

Apply now

We encourage you to come and have a look at our Trust. For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the academy please contact HR- HR@hamsteadhall.com

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

“Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates”.

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 Hamstead Hall Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hamstead Hall Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hamstead-hall-academy

Hamstead Hall Academy is a successful, heavily oversubscribed 11 – 18 Academy in Birmingham with excellent, highly committed staff. Hamstead Hall Academy is a vibrant, dynamic, and interactive Academy for students of all abilities where achievement is at the heart of everything we do.
We are very proud to be a comprehensive and diverse academy serving our local community.
Our Mission Statement, “Success for All Through Hard Work and Harmony” supports our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do. Student and staff wellbeing are highly valued at Hamstead Hall Academy.
Our ‘5 Ps – Pathway to Success’ are the values that underpin our work with students and the standards we set.
PRIDE – PERSISTENCE – PATIENCE – PREPARATION - PROGRESS

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