At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding efforts, ensuring the wellbeing of children with complex needs.
- Company: Witherslack Group, a leader in special education and care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full school holidays, flexible benefits, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a comprehensive CPD portfolio.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people's needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. 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.
Opening in September 2026, Bowersgate School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school. The school will cater for up to 72 pupils aged 6 – 16 with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Wythenshawe and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.
For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you'll get:
- Training: A full induction and on the job training
- Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays
- Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
- Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
- Medical cover: so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
- Beautiful working environments: with the very best facilities
- A recommend a friend scheme: that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
- Contributory pension scheme: matched up to 5%
Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. As well as having at least 3 years' experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for:
- Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection.
- Full UK driving licence
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference - especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.
By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search.
Safeguarding Lead (Part-time) in Manchester employer: Witherslack Group
At Witherslack Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the wellbeing and development of our staff. Our new Bowersgate School in Wythenshawe offers a supportive work culture with a strong focus on employee growth, comprehensive training, and a generous benefits package, including full school holidays and medical cover. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children with complex needs while enjoying a beautiful working environment and the opportunity to thrive in a diverse and inclusive team.
