Safeguarding Manager
Coventry
Full time
£33,200–£36,000 per annum
Vacancy ID
105bab46-1f82-48da-bfa6-ca69fa75c8f7
Job Description
A specialist SEND school in Coventry is seeking a Safeguarding Manager to lead its day-to-day safeguarding processes and ensure every child’s wellbeing remains at the heart of decision-making. You’ll work with pupils who may face vulnerabilities linked to communication differences, complex needs, or home circumstances, providing a steady, structured response to concerns.
Your role will include triaging and recording safeguarding issues, coordinating multi-agency communication, supporting staff with reporting concerns, and ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks. You’ll also contribute to training, policy updates, and whole-school safeguarding culture.
This position requires someone who can remain calm under pressure, manage sensitive information with absolute reliability, and guide staff confidently through safeguarding expectations. You’ll be a key figure in making sure pupils feel safe, understood, and protected at school.
Lead daily safeguarding operations and referral processes.
Coordinate multi-agency communication and follow-up actions.
Maintain accurate, compliant safeguarding records.
Support staff understanding of procedures and reporting duties.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience in safeguarding, pastoral, or child protection roles.
Strong understanding of statutory safeguarding frameworks.
Calm, professional communication style.
High levels of discretion, accuracy, and emotional resilience.
About the School
Located in Coventry (CV4), this SEND school holds an established Ofsted Good rating and is recognised for its robust safeguarding culture and highly structured support systems. Staff work closely to ensure pupils feel emotionally secure while building independence and confidence at a pace that suits their needs.
The school uses clear routines, strong communication pathways, and well-embedded wellbeing practices to support pupils with a range of SEND profiles. Safeguarding is proactive, relationship-driven, and valued at every level of the organisation.
Leadership is thorough, approachable, and firmly committed to staff development, offering training in trauma-informed practice, contextual safeguarding, multi-agency working, and safe culture leadership. This is an environment where safeguarding roles are respected and deeply integrated into the school’s daily rhythm.