Head of Safeguarding

To provide Trust‑wide strategic leadership, oversight and assurance for safeguarding and child protection across Learn Academies Trust, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance and consistently high‑quality safeguarding practice across all academies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as the Trust’s strategic safeguarding lead, advising Headteachers, DSLs and Executive leaders.
• Lead the review and development of Trust safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Provide safeguarding assurance reports to Executive Leaders and Trustees (including Audit & Risk)
• Undertake safeguarding audits, reviews and visits across schools.
• Lead Trust‑wide DSL networks and safeguarding forums.
• Support DSLs with complex or high‑risk cases (advisory role).

Essential Qualifications:

• Safeguarding or leadership qualification.
• Evidence of safeguarding qualifications and CPD

Safeguarding and Recruitment:

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of ID, social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.

Why join Learn Academies Trust?

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
• A supportive environment for your professional development.