Trust Safeguarding Lead

Pay Scale: NJC SCP 42–47 Contract: Permanent, full time (36 hours per week) Report to: Chief Executive Officer Location: Central Office with travel across Trust sites Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust is a family of Catholic schools, established by the Archbishop of Liverpool, at an exciting turning point in its development. We currently have four secondary schools and four primary schools, with a number of schools set to join the Trust this year as we grow significantly. Inspired by the Gospel and the teachings of Pope Francis, we are united in our mission to provide the very best Catholic education that encourages every person to strive, achieve and flourish, mindful of the needs of others, with no one left behind. Our values of Joy, Mercy, Service, Dignity and Solidarity are not just words: they are our way of working, learning and being. We understand that each school is unique and has its own distinctive community to serve. Our model is not transactional or one of entitlement; it is one of accompaniment, support and challenge within a family of schools. Safeguarding sits at the very heart of everything we do — parents entrust us with their most precious gift, and our greatest priority is to keep all children and adults in our community safe. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at a pivotal stage in our development and lead safeguarding across a growing family of schools. The Safeguarding Lead will develop, implement and lead the Trust’s safeguarding strategy alongside headteachers and school colleagues, ensuring not only strong safeguarding procedures and compliance but the strongest possible culture of safeguarding across every school in the Trust. Working from the Central Office and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be the principal source of expert safeguarding advice for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and headteachers, lead Trust-wide audits and quality assurance, and ensure all aca