Senior Safeguarding Lead

Childwall Sports & Science Academy is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced Senior Safeguarding Lead (SSL) to join our Academy Leadership Team. This is a pivotal strategic role with lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the whole school, including Sixth Form and any alternative provision.The successful candidate will ensure that safeguarding arrangements are robust, responsive and fully compliant with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education. You will champion a culture where safeguarding is understood as everyone’s responsibility and where pupils are supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We are looking for someone who: Is a qualified DSL, or willing to complete DSL training promptly; with safeguarding training up to date Holds a degree in a related field (or equivalent professional experience), with training in trauma-informed practice, mental health first aid, or Motivational Interviewing Has experience of safeguarding within an education or related setting Has strong knowledge of KCSIE and safeguarding practice Is confident in managing complex casework and decision-making Is calm, resilient and highly professional, with strong interpersonal skills Can build trusting relationships with students, families and staff Childwall Sports and Science Academy is a vibrant, ambitious and multi-cultural school within Lydiate Learning Trust. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong values and commitment to staff development and wellbeing. You will join a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution will have a real impact on students’ lives. If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to play a vital role in their success, we would welcome your application. Right to Work Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the Trust does not hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. Safeguarding Statement Lydiate Learning Trust is strongly committed to saf