Safeguarding and Welfare Manager
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£36,363 - £39,862 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £31,188.27 - £34,189.33 per annum)Closes: 7 Jul
This school has Academy status and is part of The Gosforth Group; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.
Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4JQ
We are seeking a Safeguarding and Welfare Manager to join our dedicated team at Callerton Academy, where every decision we make is rooted in the safety, wellbeing, and success of our students.
This is a rewarding and impactful role at the heart of our academy, where you will play a leading part in safeguarding, supporting vulnerable students, and working closely with families and external agencies to help every child thrive.
As our Safeguarding and Welfare Manager, you will be a key figure in ensuring robust safeguarding practices across the academy. You will coordinate referrals, lead on multi-agency working, and provide direct support to students and families where it matters most.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an experienced and resilient professional who is passionate about safeguarding and making a genuine difference in young people’s lives.
You will have:
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Safeguarding Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.
Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
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Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4JQ
We are seeking a Safeguarding and Welfare Manager to join our dedicated team at Callerton Academy, where every decision we make is rooted in the safety, wellbeing, and success of our students.
This is a rewarding and impactful role at the heart of our academy, where you will play a leading part in safeguarding, supporting vulnerable students, and working closely with families and external agencies to help every child thrive.
As our Safeguarding and Welfare Manager, you will be a key figure in ensuring robust safeguarding practices across the academy. You will coordinate referrals, lead on multi-agency working, and provide direct support to students and families where it matters most.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an experienced and resilient professional who is passionate about safeguarding and making a genuine difference in young people’s lives.
You will have:
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Experience working with young people in education, social care, or a related setting
- A proven ability to manage complex safeguarding cases and multi-agency work
- Excellent communication, record-keeping, and report-writing skills
- Confidence to challenge and advocate where necessary
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Calm and professional in challenging situations
- A strong communicator with the ability to build trust with students and families
- Committed to equality, inclusion, and the welfare of every child
- Resilient, solution-focused, and proactive
- A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
- Generous annual leave
- Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
- An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
- Enthusiastic and motivated students
- An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
- A school with its community at heart
- Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Safeguarding Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.
Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
APPLY NOW