At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding and child protection to ensure student welfare is a top priority.
- Company: Astrea Academy Netherwood, part of the Astrea Academy Trust, focused on rapid improvement.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, career development, ongoing training, and opportunities for further qualifications.
- Other info: Join a values-driven team with ambitious goals for every child.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and help them thrive despite challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Do you want to be part of a team which strives to generate rapid improvement? Are you meticulous in your approach to your own work and in securing high-quality contributions from others in the team? Are you passionate about making a real difference to young people’s lives, irrespective of the issues they are facing?
Astrea Academy Netherwood is an 11-16 academy which opened in September 2012, set in an extensive £35 million campus. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, Astrea Academy Netherwood is in an exciting period of development. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is required to lead the safeguarding, child protection and online safety across the Trust, with the aim of ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of our students is the clear priority.
The purpose of the role is to provide sustainable, high-quality leadership in order to create a strong culture of safeguarding. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and outstanding practitioner with a track record of supporting young people through the turbulence in their lives, be this in school or outside. We need someone who can walk the walk and be a beacon of excellent practice in a school environment, ensuring young people with complex needs and problems can continue to thrive, despite some of the barriers which are put in their way.
We are values-driven and our vision is to provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education for all our students, so that all of them will learn, thrive and lead successful lives. We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We want to ensure that all our students have the option to be able to go to university or aspirational alternative. We are not going to reduce expectations because of a child’s background or home life, or because they are new to English or have a special education need. In fact, the opposite is true. It is our job to redouble our efforts to help children overcome these barriers so that they can flourish.
We value our staff highly and treat workload very seriously. Our systems are high leverage, ensuring you can really focus on your core purpose.
What we offer:
- Support and progression opportunities
- Excellent support from the Astrea Trust Central team
- Highly visible/supportive senior leaders who have your back
- Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities across the Astrea South Yorkshire region
- Opportunity to complete further qualifications
- An unrivalled professional progression model
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will be:
- Aligned to our values and mission. If you are the type of person who fits with our culture, you will love working here
- Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs.
The closing date for all applications is midnight on 25th September 2026. Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.
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Appleton Academy, as part of Exceed Academies Trust, offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. With a strong focus on professional development and employee growth, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to a positive school atmosphere. Located in a vibrant community, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives but also provides a chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in education.
Contact Details:
Coast and Vale Learning Trust Recruitment Team
