Safeguarding Team Lead

St Augustine's Catholic College, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 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: £32,937.00 - £34,588.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade J 21-23 - £19.96 - £20.96 per hour , pro rata

Safeguarding Team Lead job summary

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Headteacher, the postholder will oversee and support a team of Deputy DSLs, ensure robust safeguarding systems are in place, and act as the key liaison with external agencies.

This role requires advanced safeguarding expertise, a deep understanding of statutory guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education, and experience in supervising others. You will play a central role in shaping a strong safeguarding culture, delivering high-quality training, and ensuring that our students are safe, supported, and able to thrive.

If you are passionate about safeguarding, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have the experience and drive to lead with impact, we would love to hear from you.

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 St Augustine's Catholic College

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 912 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Augustine's Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-augustine-s-catholic-college

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