Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job Description £35,412 - £45,091 + excellent benefits Please note that applications for this role will close on 20/08/2026, shortlisting will occur on 21/08/2026, with interviews scheduled for 03/09/2026 - If you do not have this information please do not proceed. Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. Get out what you put inYou will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. One of the best environments in SEND The Secret Garden School is based in Solihull, currently a single site school, extending to over two sites in September 2026, the school meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs including ADHD, autism, speech, language & communication difficulties, and social & emotional difficulties. The age range is 6-19 years. The schools is currently registered for 76 pupils. Serving Solihull and the wider community, this is an exciting