Safeguarding Manager

Are you passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment for students? Saltley Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding Manager to lead our safeguarding team and ensure the well-being of our students. Saltley Academy is a thriving educational institution committed to excellence and inclusivity. Our mission is to provide a supportive and enriching environment where every student can achieve their full potential. We believe that safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a passionate Safeguarding Manager to champion this critical area.,

• develop, implement, and monitor safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all students
• lead and manage the safeguarding team, providing guidance, training, and support to staff
• act as the key point of contact for safeguarding concerns, liaising with external agencies and coordinating support for students and families
• conduct risk assessments and maintain accurate and confidential records
• promote a culture of safeguarding across the academy, including delivering training sessions and workshops
  
  proven experience in a safeguarding role within an educational or similar setting
• in-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practices
• strong leadership and management skills with the ability to support and inspire a team
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and external agencies
• relevant qualifications and a commitment to ongoing professional development
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.


• to play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of our students and contributing to a positive school environment
• be part of a dedicated team that values professional growth and offers opportunities for development
• enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
If you are a committed safeguarding professional with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you! In return, we will offer you:
• a collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide
• an opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights
• access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process
• a wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views
• access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called "My Possible Self"
• access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly
• access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers' Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users
• opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support
• onsite parking at all schools, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.