Leadership

Head of Safeguarding

Ark Boulton Academy · Birmingham · Birmingham

Job description

To direct and facilitate the development of safeguarding, mental health and child protection policies, training and procedures. You will assess and evaluate referrals and coordinate appropriate support for vulnerable students, parents and families. You will need to create strong working relationships with outside agencies to enable wrap around support for the student and parents/carers. You will lead under the direction of the Assistant Principal, to take the lead on the Safeguarding issues within the academy.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact HR Officer, Amal Hersi on 0121 773 8156 or a.hersi@arkboulton.org

Please note Ark Boulton reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a top 10% badge for Pupil Inclusion & Pupil Enjoyment, and top 5% badge in Employee Line Management in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).

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About this school

Ark Boulton Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good

Pupils: 870
Avg teacher salary: £49,728
Pupil:teacher ratio: 15:1
Academy trust: ARK SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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