Safeguarding and Welfare Manager

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:

1. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
2. Experience working with young people in education, social care, or a related setting
3. A proven ability to manage complex safeguarding cases and multi-agency work
4. Excellent communication, record-keeping, and report-writing skills
5. Confidence to challenge and advocate where necessary

You will be:

1. Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
2. Calm and professional in challenging situations
3. A strong communicator with the ability to build trust with students and families
4. Committed to equality, inclusion, and the welfare of every child
5. Resilient, solution-focused, and proactive

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Generous annual leave 
3. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
4. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
5. Enthusiastic and motivated students 
6. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
7. A school with its community at heart 
8. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

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.