Safeguarding Officer

Passionate about child protection and building safe thriving school communities Leigh Academies Trust is looking for a Safeguarding Officer to champion a culture of vigilance deliver expert guidance and elevate safeguarding standards across our growing network.

What Youll Do

• Partner with Trust leaders and co-chair our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Forum to drive best practice.
• Conduct reviews analyse trust-wide data and help academies build targeted improvement plans.
• Help upskill staff and governors while advising on online safety and curriculum integration.
• Share strategies to help vulnerable and Looked After Children (LAC) flourish.

What Youll Bring

• Proven background in safeguarding (preferably within education).
• Strong knowledge of KCSIE trauma-informed practice and statutory guidance.
• Top-notch communication analytical and case-management skills.
• GCSE Maths & English (A*-C/4-9) ongoing safeguarding CPD.

Interviews will be taking place on Friday 16th October 2026.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If youd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy please dont hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): / 0.

To support your application we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what were looking for.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.