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Head of Safeguarding
Ark Boulton Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands
£39,862 - £47,181 per year
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About the job
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 (phone number on the original advert)or (email address on the original advert)
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).
About Ark Boulton Academy
- Type of school
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 877 (room for 900)
- Free school meals
- 66.4% of pupils
- Trust
- ARK Schools
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Address
- Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham, B11 2QG
- Website
- Ark Boulton Academy website
Last inspected by Ofsted on 25 June 2024, before report cards were introduced. Read the report
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