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Senior Safeguarding Lead

Job details
Posting date: 22 May 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 June 2026
Location: Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: f6710fc3-37a6-4eb7-908b-60c8f830c25e

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have a passion for safeguarding children and young people, and are you seeking a new challenge?

If you have a track record of success, a strong understanding of safeguarding practice, experience of leading others and meticulous attention to detail, this role may present your next challenge.

Ready to shape the future?

This vacancy offers a unique opportunity to join the school’s leadership team at a time of significant opportunity for exciting change, and play a crucial role in shaping a great future for our pupils.

Join a warm and welcoming community school

We're searching for a driven, empathetic and skilled leader who understands the importance of safeguarding children and young people, and how an organisational commitment to this positively influences pupil outcomes, behaviour and life chances. The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and child protection and will know what exceptional practice in these areas looks like. They should possess strong leadership knowledge and skills, tenacity, and a collaborative approach to working with staff, pupils and parents. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated leader wishing to bring exceptional practice to an exceptional community.

Benefit from our commitment to professional development

We offer comprehensive training and support, individualised professional development, leadership development opportunities, a collaborative and exceptionally supportive staff team, opportunities for innovation, and the chance to contribute to exciting school improvements to demonstrate your impact as a leader.

If you would like further information about the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email armstrong.a@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.

Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Mrs L Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.

PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.

Closing date: 23:59 Thursday, 11th June 2026

Interview date: Friday, 19th June 2026 (TBC)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What the school offers its staff

• A chance to develop and enhance your skill set in a supportive environment
• Access to a staff benefits scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.

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