Safeguarding Manager

Bents Green School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7TB

39 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: NJC 27 – 31 / £38,221 - £41,772

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

Bents Green School is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and talented Safeguarding Manager to drive and further develop the safeguarding culture throughout our school. This is a permanent Grade 7 role (37 hours/52 weeks per year) to start in September 2026.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have Advanced Safeguarding qualifications. They will have experience of working in a Trauma Informed way and would ideally be a Trauma Informed Practitioner. They will have experience of Child Protection, Children Looked After, Early Help and of working with external agencies.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and are keen to make a difference. You'll be eager to learn and work well with others, and you'll bring vision, enthusiasm, and determination. You'll also be inventive and flexible. We are seeking candidates who are dedicated to serving a diverse community and bring with them experiences and viewpoints that will enhance our efforts. You will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students by ensuring that safeguarding policies and practices are effectively implemented, monitored, and reviewed.

Core Purpose of the Role

To act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and play a central role in promoting, embedding and strengthening a culture of safeguarding across the school. The postholder will lead on complex safeguarding and child protection matters, support early help and intervention, and ensure statutory requirements and Trust expectations are met to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

The above duties are not exhaustive and the postholder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned to them by the DSL and/or Leadership Team.

What the school offers its staff

Bents Green School is a vibrant and joyful place to work, a community where no two days are ever the same and every moment matters. Our students, each with their own strengths, personalities and complex needs, bring a sense of purpose and delight to the school that is impossible to replicate anywhere else. The role will present challenges, but working here is profoundly rewarding; every breakthrough and moment of connection reminds us why we do what we do.

Our aim is to develop the knowledge, skills and cultural capital our learners need to contribute meaningfully to society, while creating a strong sense of belonging, resilience and joy in learning. We offer high-quality, creative and personalised learning experiences that promote curiosity, wonder and acceptance.

Our practice is rooted in strong, trusting relationships and a trauma-informed approach that recognises the individuality of every learner. Staff support one another, celebrate each other’s successes, and face difficulties as a team. It is a place where compassion and high expectations sit side by side, and where leaders are visible, hands-on and deeply connected to the life of the school.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
Flexible working policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

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.