Senior Safeguarding Lead
Risedale School, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term-Time + 1 week training days + 4 additional weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Pay Grade JK Point 27-32 £36,578 - £40,998 pro rata’d salary (£38,220 - £42,839 full time equivalent salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you have a passion for safeguarding children and young people, and are you seeking a new challenge?
If you have a track record of success, a strong understanding of safeguarding practice, experience of leading others and meticulous attention to detail, this role may present your next challenge.
Ready to shape the future?
This vacancy offers a unique opportunity to join the school’s leadership team at a time of significant opportunity for exciting change, and play a crucial role in shaping a great future for our pupils.
Join a warm and welcoming community school
We're searching for a driven, empathetic and skilled leader who understands the importance of safeguarding children and young people, and how an organisational commitment to this positively influences pupil outcomes, behaviour and life chances. The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and child protection and will know what exceptional practice in these areas looks like. They should possess strong leadership knowledge and skills, tenacity, and a collaborative approach to working with staff, pupils and parents. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated leader wishing to bring exceptional practice to an exceptional community.
Benefit from our commitment to professional development
We offer comprehensive training and support, individualised professional development, leadership development opportunities, a collaborative and exceptionally supportive staff team, opportunities for innovation, and the chance to contribute to exciting school improvements to demonstrate your impact as a leader.
If you would like further information about the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email armstrong.a@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Mrs L Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.
Closing date: 23:59 Thursday, 11th June 2026
Interview date: Friday, 19th June 2026 (TBC)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What the school offers its staff
A chance to develop and enhance your skill set in a supportive environment
Access to a staff benefits scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Risedale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Risedale School website
- Email address
- jobs@risedale.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01748 833501
Risedale School is a smaller than the average-sized secondary school and currently has over 580 pupils aged 11-16 years. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children (over 52%) of any secondary school in the UK. This military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
Arranging a visit to Risedale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@risedale.org.uk.
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