212 Schools jobs in the United Kingdom

COO - Special Schools

Panoramic Associates

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Chief Operating Officer (COO) Salary : Up to £130,000 DOE Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Responsible for: Growth Strategy, Commissioning, Finance, HR, Estates, IT, Compliance, and Operations Teams Purpose of the Role: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operational management of the organisation. You will lead the establishment and expansion of a new group of schools catering for students with SEN. The COO will oversee non-educational functions including finance, human resources, estates management, compliance, ICT, health & safety, and risk management, enabling the CEO, Headteachers, and education leaders to focus on delivering outstanding education and care for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role requires a strategic leader with the ability to deliver operational excellence, support growth, and maintain compliance with statutory frameworks relevant to SEND education in the UK. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Establish and expand new SEND schools Provide strategic leadership to the schools Oversee operational management Manage commissioning processes Ensure systems are in place for Ofsted compliance Recuit leadership teams Policy development Financial management Operations and compliance Strategcic leadership People and culture Technology and innovation Person Specification: Demonstrable success in managing multi-site operations at COO, or equivalent senior Experience in establishing and growing SEND schools, including operational project management of new school openings. Strong understanding of SEND education context, legislation, and regulatory requirements in the UK. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver organisational change. Demonstrable financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Extensive knowledge of commissioning processes and local authority funding agreements. To explore this role further, please get in touch with Abbey from Panoramic Associates on for a confidential conversation.
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Community Coach (Schools)

Nailsworth, South West Green Britain Foundation

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The successful candidate will need to be able to support the delivery of a range of active sessions, such as coaching football-based activities on our soccer camps and in community settings. The main aspects on delivery will be on our Premier League programmes – primarily through the Premier League Primary Stars programme. Flexible working will be required for this role as well as regular evening and weekend work.


Premier League Primary Stars :

Working within schools to deliver sport and educational interventions as part of the Premier League Primary Stars programme. Supporting to develop and increase confidence, motivation and aspirations of young people. You will need to:

  • Deliver sessions empowering young people to overcome potential barriers to education.
  • Support the professional development of teaching staff, which builds skills and confidence to deliver high quality P.E.
  • Encourage, motivate and enthuse young people to participate, promoting positive attitudes towards education.
  • Work on own initiative to deliver high-quality school provision in a wide range of areas.: This includes Supporting Teachers in P.E., extra-curricular girls football sessions, programmes for positive change, targeted interventions and education activations that meet the needs of partner schools. Subjects will include English, Maths, PSHE and PE.
  • Collect, store & processes data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
  • Support the Schools Coordinator to ensure all KPIs are met to a high standard, while fostering positive relationships with schools and other external stakeholders.
  • Support with the planning and delivery of local tournaments, as well as attending regional and national events as required.
  • Be a positive role model and demonstrate the Premier League Primary Stars values: Be Fair, Be Connected, Be Inspiring and Be Ambitious.


In addition to the school delivery, there may be the opportunity and requirement to support on our Premier League Kicks programme.

Premier League Kicks uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people to reach their potential. We run sessions during the weekday evenings, providing young people with an opportunity for free sports sessions around Gloucestershire.


  • Build positive relations with diverse groups of young people from various backgrounds.
  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate sessions which focus on developing life skills, along with fundamental skills and techniques, promoting enjoyment for the game across the whole Kicks programme (including Disability and Girls sessions).
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with participants, parents, community partners and other coaching staff.


Additional responsibilities of the role:

  • Lead coaching at Soccer Camps – you will be responsible for up to 20 young people: providing fun, inclusive, engaging, age-appropriate sessions throughout the day.
  • Support the running of our Youth Ambassador programme
  • To collect and process data for all programmes.
  • Working on match days.

Coaches will be accountable for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults under their supervision, in line with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adult Policies. We also expect individuals to embrace equality, diversity, and inclusivity to facilitate a consistent, coordinated, and embedded approach to fairness and opportunity across the Trust. The role may require you to be available on matchdays, which are typically every other Saturday or a weekday evening.


Essential Skills:

  • Knowledge of the FA Coaching Pathway and a minimum of UEFA C Licence/Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football (or equivalent NGB qualification in another sport)
  • Level 3/4 TA/HLTA qualification or willingness to work towards
  • Experience of working or volunteering within either school, club, or community sporting settings
  • Ability to plan, deliver & evaluate coaching sessions
  • Ability, or willingness to learn, to teach a variety of subject interventions (including English, Maths and PSHE)
  • Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • FA Safeguarding & Emergency aid/ BFAS Qualifications
  • Ability to work within a team effectively & efficiently and buy-in to the environmental ethos
  • Computer Literate
  • Ability to build relationships with young people


Desirable Skills:

  • Level 3 in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity AfPE qualification
  • Teaching qualifications or Qualified Teacher Status
  • Knowledge and experience of the school curriculum
  • D1 minibus licence
  • Experience of working in a charity or community organisation
  • Mentoring other staff through coaching/teaching
  • Knowledge and understanding of the charity, voluntary and community sector
  • A desire to pursue a career in the football industry and be a committed, enthusiastic, and highly motivated, showing a passion for promoting participation and love for the sport
  • Experience facilitating cup competitions, holiday camps, and school curriculum programmes
  • Working with socially excluded young people and vulnerable adults
  • Youth Work level 2


Safeguarding Statement

Forest Green Rovers Community is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.

Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.


Forest Green is looking to the future – Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to build a more sustainable world. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at FGR. We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sport, and beyond.

Established in 1889, we’re also one of the oldest football clubs in the world. That history continues with every season and every trophy, bolstered by the support of an incredibly passionate, global fanbase.


Those moments are only made possible with the right people; those who show courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to their community, and independent thought. As the world’s first vegan football club, doing things differently is a way of life. We’re looking for like-minded people that can help create the future our planet needs.


Let’s change the game.

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COO - Special Schools

Panoramic Associates

Posted 4 days ago

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Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Salary : Up to £130,000 DOE

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Responsible for: Growth Strategy, Commissioning, Finance, HR, Estates, IT, Compliance, and Operations Teams

Purpose of the Role:

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operational management of the organisation. You will lead the establishment and expansion of a new group of schools catering for students with SEN.

The COO will oversee non-educational functions including finance, human resources, estates management, compliance, ICT, health & safety, and risk management, enabling the CEO, Headteachers, and education leaders to focus on delivering outstanding education and care for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The role requires a strategic leader with the ability to deliver operational excellence, support growth, and maintain compliance with statutory frameworks relevant to SEND education in the UK.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

  • Establish and expand new SEND schools
  • Provide strategic leadership to the schools
  • Oversee operational management
  • Manage commissioning processes
  • Ensure systems are in place for Ofsted compliance
  • Recuit leadership teams
  • Policy development
  • Financial management
  • Operations and compliance
  • Strategcic leadership
  • People and culture
  • Technology and innovation


Person Specification:

  • Demonstrable success in managing multi-site operations at COO, or equivalent senior
  • Experience in establishing and growing SEND schools, including operational project management of new school openings.
  • Strong understanding of SEND education context, legislation, and regulatory requirements in the UK.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver organisational change.
  • Demonstrable financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
  • Extensive knowledge of commissioning processes and local authority funding agreements.

To explore this role further, please get in touch with Abbey from Panoramic Associates on for a confidential conversation.

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Community Coach (Schools)

Nailsworth, South West Green Britain Foundation

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Job Description

The successful candidate will need to be able to support the delivery of a range of active sessions, such as coaching football-based activities on our soccer camps and in community settings. The main aspects on delivery will be on our Premier League programmes – primarily through the Premier League Primary Stars programme. Flexible working will be required for this role as well as regular evening and weekend work.


Premier League Primary Stars :

Working within schools to deliver sport and educational interventions as part of the Premier League Primary Stars programme. Supporting to develop and increase confidence, motivation and aspirations of young people. You will need to:

  • Deliver sessions empowering young people to overcome potential barriers to education.
  • Support the professional development of teaching staff, which builds skills and confidence to deliver high quality P.E.
  • Encourage, motivate and enthuse young people to participate, promoting positive attitudes towards education.
  • Work on own initiative to deliver high-quality school provision in a wide range of areas.: This includes Supporting Teachers in P.E., extra-curricular girls football sessions, programmes for positive change, targeted interventions and education activations that meet the needs of partner schools. Subjects will include English, Maths, PSHE and PE.
  • Collect, store & processes data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
  • Support the Schools Coordinator to ensure all KPIs are met to a high standard, while fostering positive relationships with schools and other external stakeholders.
  • Support with the planning and delivery of local tournaments, as well as attending regional and national events as required.
  • Be a positive role model and demonstrate the Premier League Primary Stars values: Be Fair, Be Connected, Be Inspiring and Be Ambitious.


In addition to the school delivery, there may be the opportunity and requirement to support on our Premier League Kicks programme.

Premier League Kicks uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people to reach their potential. We run sessions during the weekday evenings, providing young people with an opportunity for free sports sessions around Gloucestershire.


  • Build positive relations with diverse groups of young people from various backgrounds.
  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate sessions which focus on developing life skills, along with fundamental skills and techniques, promoting enjoyment for the game across the whole Kicks programme (including Disability and Girls sessions).
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with participants, parents, community partners and other coaching staff.


Additional responsibilities of the role:

  • Lead coaching at Soccer Camps – you will be responsible for up to 20 young people: providing fun, inclusive, engaging, age-appropriate sessions throughout the day.
  • Support the running of our Youth Ambassador programme
  • To collect and process data for all programmes.
  • Working on match days.

Coaches will be accountable for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults under their supervision, in line with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adult Policies. We also expect individuals to embrace equality, diversity, and inclusivity to facilitate a consistent, coordinated, and embedded approach to fairness and opportunity across the Trust. The role may require you to be available on matchdays, which are typically every other Saturday or a weekday evening.


Essential Skills:

  • Knowledge of the FA Coaching Pathway and a minimum of UEFA C Licence/Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football (or equivalent NGB qualification in another sport)
  • Level 3/4 TA/HLTA qualification or willingness to work towards
  • Experience of working or volunteering within either school, club, or community sporting settings
  • Ability to plan, deliver & evaluate coaching sessions
  • Ability, or willingness to learn, to teach a variety of subject interventions (including English, Maths and PSHE)
  • Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • FA Safeguarding & Emergency aid/ BFAS Qualifications
  • Ability to work within a team effectively & efficiently and buy-in to the environmental ethos
  • Computer Literate
  • Ability to build relationships with young people


Desirable Skills:

  • Level 3 in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity AfPE qualification
  • Teaching qualifications or Qualified Teacher Status
  • Knowledge and experience of the school curriculum
  • D1 minibus licence
  • Experience of working in a charity or community organisation
  • Mentoring other staff through coaching/teaching
  • Knowledge and understanding of the charity, voluntary and community sector
  • A desire to pursue a career in the football industry and be a committed, enthusiastic, and highly motivated, showing a passion for promoting participation and love for the sport
  • Experience facilitating cup competitions, holiday camps, and school curriculum programmes
  • Working with socially excluded young people and vulnerable adults
  • Youth Work level 2


Safeguarding Statement

Forest Green Rovers Community is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.

Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.


Forest Green is looking to the future – Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to build a more sustainable world. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at FGR. We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sport, and beyond.

Established in 1889, we’re also one of the oldest football clubs in the world. That history continues with every season and every trophy, bolstered by the support of an incredibly passionate, global fanbase.


Those moments are only made possible with the right people; those who show courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to their community, and independent thought. As the world’s first vegan football club, doing things differently is a way of life. We’re looking for like-minded people that can help create the future our planet needs.


Let’s change the game.

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Schools Safeguarding Officer - Oxford

Oxford, South East Witherslack Group

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Schools Safeguarding Officer - Oxford Salary: Up to £50,000

Closing date: 23rd October 2025

Interviews: 6th November 2025

This is a remote role, travel will be required across the South West and South East, the ideal candidate for this role will be Oxfordshire based.

Those huge small victories

Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. 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 and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school.

You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group.

You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding.

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people 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.

We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you;
  • Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role.
  • Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements.
  • Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training.
  • Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations.


What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:
  • Salary : £5,000 - 0,000 dependent on experience
  • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
  • Holiday : You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here
  • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
  • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
  • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a ,000 bonus every time


Join the UK's best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

For more information please contact Mary Aurens Head of Safeguarding on

For a full job description please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

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). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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Schools Admissions & Admin Officer

LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS

Posted 9 days ago

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permanent


Our Vision: Confident Futures
Our Mission: Inspiring and enabling each other, through our Christian values, to flourish and be outstanding in everything we do
Our Core Values: Kindness, Respect, Resilience

35 hours a week (8:00am – 4:00pm, five days a week)
Term Time Only (TTO)
Required: 5th January 2026

“All Saints’ really is the ‘extra’ in extraordinary” (SIAMs Report, 2019). We are a small school with a big heart, where everyone knows everyone and no one is left behind. We believe that we are all created in the image of God, regardless of background, ability, gender, sexuality or faith. It is our vision for our pupils to have confident futures and our road map to getting there is to flourish and be outstanding in everything we do.

We are looking for a Schools Admission & Administrative Officer to start on 1st September 2025, who can bring strong administrative and communicative skills. You will be making a positive difference to the lives, and education of all the children and adults at All Saints Church of England Primary School.  We are committed to providing the highest quality education and enrichment for our children and both your financial and people skills will develop these opportunities for excellence and creativity.

The successful candidate will be responsible under the direction or instruction of senior staff to provide routine general clerical, administrative or financial support to the school, and will oversee the pupil admission processes, liaise with parents and local authorities, and coordinate school transfer procedures.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational person who:
•    is enthusiastic, energetic & committed, with a friendly personality towards adults and children
•    can demonstrate excellent communication and inter-personal skills
•    has an excellent working knowledge of ICT systems, including knowledge of Arbor and financial software and Excel
•    has a desire to contribute to the Christian ethos of the school

We offer:
•    happy and articulate children who love learning, are motivated and have high standards of behaviour
•    strong, supportive leadership and a caring and enthusiastic staff team
•    strong links with the church and the community
•    continuing professional and career development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page.

For further information please contact the school office on or via email:

Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email to or by post. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 (at noon)
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5th November 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Rooted in Faith, Growing Through Learning

All Saints’ C. of E. Primary School
Philippians 4:13 ‘"I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me’
Headteacher:  Mrs J. Ghosh, BSc(Hons), NPQH

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Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools

Northampton, East Midlands £120 - £270 day Teaching Tomorrow

Posted 25 days ago

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Permanent

Teaching Tomorrow is seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Northampton . This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in the classroom while enjoying flexibility in their work.

Your role will include:

  • Supervising lessons in the absence of a teacher.
  • Ensuring students stay on task with pre-prepared work.
  • Managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive environment.
  • Supporting students to stay engaged and motivated.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with young people (schools, youth work, tutoring, coaching).
  • Confidence in leading and managing groups of students.
  • Adaptability and a proactive approach.
  • A valid DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply).

What Teaching Tomorrow offers:

  • Flexible daily cover as well as longer placements.
  • Competitive weekly pay.
  • Ongoing training and support from our consultants.
  • A valuable stepping stone towards teacher training.

Teaching Tomorrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We offer payment via both Umbrella and PAYE Services.

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Schools Safeguarding Officer - North - Lupton

Lupton, North West Witherslack Group

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Schools Safeguarding Officer - North - Lupton Salary: Up to £50,000

Closing Date: 9th November
Interviews: 21st November


Please note: This is a remote role, travel will be required across the North East and North West.

Those huge small victories

Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. 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 and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school.

You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group.

You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Mary Aurens, Head of Safeguarding .

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people 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.

We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you;
  • Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role.
  • Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements.
  • Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training.
  • Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations.


What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:
  • Salary : £5,000 - 0,000 dependent on experience
  • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
  • Holiday : You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here
  • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
  • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
  • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a ,000 bonus every time


Join the UK's best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

For a full job description please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

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). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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Graduate Cover Supervisor (Secondary Schools)

Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber Milk Education

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Are you a graduate eager to gain hands-on classroom experience and make a real difference in secondary education? Milk Education is partnering with schools across Wakefield and Leeds to recruit Graduate Cover Supervisors. This is a fantastic opportunity to support learning, develop teaching skills, and explore a career in education. About the Role As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will: Deliver pre-planned lessons to full classes during a teacher’s absence Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policy Support pupils individually or in small groups through targeted intervention and revision Collaborate with teaching staff to meet pupil needs, including SEN support Provide feedback on student engagement and progress Contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment We’re especially interested in graduates with backgrounds in: Maths English Science Humanities (History, Geography, RE) Languages Art & Design Psychology or Social Sciences Sport & Physical Activity Why Milk Education? We are a purpose-driven, eco-friendly supply agency committed to being the most rewarding agency to work with. We offer: Competitive daily rates (£101.40–£115.00/day) Flexible hours (minimum 20 per week, core hours 8:30am–3:30pm) Free CPD-accredited training Personalised wellbeing support 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant Ongoing training tailored to your role Candidate Requirements: A degree (minimum 2:2) A passion for working with young people and education Experience with young people (in any setting) is advantageous Two professional references from the past two years Willingness to complete CPD training Role Types: Full-time, part-time, temporary, fixed term, temp-to-perm, graduate placements. If you’re a motivated graduate ready to contribute to students’ learning and gain invaluable classroom experience, Milk Education would love to hear from you.
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Graduate Cover Supervisor (Secondary Schools)

Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber Milk Education

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Are you a graduate eager to gain hands-on classroom experience and make a real difference in secondary education? Milk Education is partnering with schools across Wakefield and Leeds to recruit Graduate Cover Supervisors. This is a fantastic opportunity to support learning, develop teaching skills, and explore a career in education.


About the Role

As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will:

  • Deliver pre-planned lessons to full classes during a teacher’s absence
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policy
  • Support pupils individually or in small groups through targeted intervention and revision
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to meet pupil needs, including SEN support
  • Provide feedback on student engagement and progress
  • Contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment


We’re especially interested in graduates with backgrounds in:

  • Maths
  • English
  • Science
  • Humanities (History, Geography, RE)
  • Languages
  • Art & Design
  • Psychology or Social Sciences
  • Sport & Physical Activity


Why Milk Education?

We are a purpose-driven, eco-friendly supply agency committed to being the most rewarding agency to work with. We offer:

  • Competitive daily rates (£101.40–£115.00/day)
  • Flexible hours (minimum 20 per week, core hours 8:30am–3:30pm)
  • Free CPD-accredited training
  • Personalised wellbeing support
  • 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant
  • Ongoing training tailored to your role


Candidate Requirements:

  • A degree (minimum 2:2)
  • A passion for working with young people and education
  • Experience with young people (in any setting) is advantageous
  • Two professional references from the past two years
  • Willingness to complete CPD training


Role Types: Full-time, part-time, temporary, fixed term, temp-to-perm, graduate placements.

If you’re a motivated graduate ready to contribute to students’ learning and gain invaluable classroom experience, Milk Education would love to hear from you.

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
 

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