Trust Safeguarding Lead

North Star Academy Trust, Bristol, BS11 0QA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 June 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: £51,356.00 - £54,495.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 14 Actual salary £44,912 - £47657 per annum

Trust Safeguarding Lead job summary

A rewarding opportunity to lead safeguarding practice across the trust and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to take strategic responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the trust . This pivotal role will lead on the development and implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and training, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and that safeguarding is embedded at the heart of the Trusts culture. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, staff, external agencies, and families to promote the welfare of children and ensure effective multi-agency collaboration.

You will play a critical role in supporting vulnerable students, managing safeguarding concerns, and providing expert advice, training, and guidance to staff. With extensive experience of safeguarding in education and multi-agency working, you will demonstrate strong knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, child protection practices, and issues such as SEMH, trauma, and ACEs. You will be a confident communicator with excellent organisational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships, influencing practice, and driving continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for all students.

You will have:

• Proven safeguarding experience working with children or young people, ideally within education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and provide advice and training.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with experience of handling sensitive cases and maintaining accurate records.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance (e.g. KCSIE), including child protection and support for vulnerable pupils.

• Advanced safeguarding/child protection training and experience of multi-agency working.

• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for children, with resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key strategic role supporting SEMH schools and their communities
• Work within a supportive trust with a strong safeguarding culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Make a positive impact for children and families across Bristol and other neighbouring authorities.

You will be part of:

• An exciting and innovative development of an all-through learning community
• A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
• A caring and inclusive ethos
• A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a genuinely supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression for the right person.

Safeguarding Statement

North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children , young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment . This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

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 North Star Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-star-academy-trust

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