Safeguarding and Welfare Lead/Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Grade 8, Scp 25 - 28 (£32,466 - £34,957 actual salary)
37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days, plus 5 additional days
Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
Permanent
Start: As soon as possible
Kelvin Hall School is part of Thrive Cooperative Learning Trust, formerly YHCLT. Founded in September 2016, it is now responsible for 10 schools across Hull, including 3 secondary schools and 7 primary schools
We are looking to appoint a committed practitioner to support, develop and implement our strategies for working with students and families to overcome barriers to learning. Someone who believes in building strong relationships with students and families and is willing to go the extra mile to support them in being successful both in and outside of school.
The role will involve leading in and developing all aspects of our safeguarding practices promoting the welfare and protection of all students attending the school. The safeguarding and welfare lead will liaise closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, pupils, parents, pastoral and academic staff. This is a varied role working closely with parents, carers, the safeguarding team as well as the wider school staff adhering to the school’s safeguarding procedures and policies to promote the welfare and protection of all students attending the school.
The position demands high professional standards and experience of working with adolescents/young adults.
Kelvin Hall School a very successful and expanding 11-16 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1640 students on roll. We are a popular first choice of school for families in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire and are a very successful school academically. We are committed to ensure that all schools in the Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust have access to high quality support services to underpin the excellent work our schools do in educating our pupils.
We will offer you:
- An inclusive, successful school and outstanding Multi-Academy Trust to work in.
- Friendly, motivated and enthusiastic students.
- A 21st Century building with ‘state of the art’ facilities.
- A Development Programme aimed at both new and experienced teachers.
We recognise the importance of a visit when considering an application. Should you wish to have an informal and completely confidential discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Helen Harrison (PA to the Executive Team) via telephone at Kelvin Hall School to arrange this.
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025, 9am
Interview: W/c Monday 20th October 2025
As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.
Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.
A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.
This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.
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