Operational Safeguarding Lead

OPERATIONAL SAFEGUARDING LEAD Commencing - September 2026 37 hours per week 52 weeks (flexible working during school holidays) Permanent Salary - £32,597 to £37,280 p.a. The Role We are looking to recruit an Operational Safeguarding Lead, working alongside the DS and Learning Mentor Team to provide a complementary service to the leadership, teachers and other staff. The role involves leading on areas related to: safeguarding of pupils, which may include holding meetings with parents and professionals throughout the year, as well as following up and acting on all immediate concerns; attendance of pupils, including working alongside families to improve attendance and following local authority procedures; and addressing the needs of children who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential. Safeguarding at Brooksward is a team approach; the successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and other agencies to ensure the best for our pupils. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate: excellent communication and interpersonal skills ability to write clear reports and provide feedback to a wide variety of stakeholders empathy and good listening skills ability to work on his/her own initiative and as part of a team ability to lead difficult conversations centred on what is best for pupils that he/she is committed, flexible and well organised computer literacy commitment to further professional training and development a willingness to be flexible with working hours in order to respond to the school’s needs significant successful experience working as part of a team to keep children safe This role also involves visiting pupils who are not in school and attending meetings across the Milton Keynes area, therefore a willingness to travel independently, whether by car or public transport, is essential. Visits to the school are welcomed. To arrange an informal visit, please contact the school office by emailing office@brooksward.org.uk About Brooksward School Brooksward School is a vibrant primary school located in Milton Keynes, renowned for its commitment to nurturing every child’s potential. As a leading STEM school in the area, we provide a diverse and engaging curriculum alongside a range of extracurricular opportunities to inspire students and help them discover their interests and talents. Our facilities are thoughtfully designed to support the needs of children across Key Stages 1 and 2. These include 13 modern classrooms, a dedicated music room, a science cabin, a well-stocked library, and a specialist ICT suite. Additionally, our school features two large halls for PE, drama, and assemblies, as well as inviting shared areas, quiet zones, and beautiful gardening spaces that foster creativity and learning. At Brooksward, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive community, where children thrive both personally and