Strategic Safeguarding Lead

Strategic Safeguarding Lead St Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy Company (MAC), Birmingham Pay Scale: QTS Applicant- Leadership Scale Pt 14-18 Non QTS Applicant - Support Grade 6 Pt 41-49 Hours: Flexible (3 days per week or equivalent, term time only) Contract Type: Permanent Responsible to: Chief Education Officer Responsible for: Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding practice across all MAC schools. Start Date: 1st September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter The Directors of St Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy Company (the MAC) are seeking to appoint an exceptional and experienced safeguarding professional to take a strategic lead in ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding practice across all our schools. This is a key central team role, working across the MAC to ensure that safeguarding is effective, consistent, and fully embedded in the culture of every school. The role will involve supporting children and young people aged 3-18. The successful candidate will working closely with Headteachers, Designated Safeguarding Leads, the MAC Central Team, external agencies and partner services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils. This is a strategic role, but it will require flexibility. The successful candidate will be visible across schools, providing challenge, support, coaching and quality assurance. They will also contribute to safeguarding reviews, audits, training and the development of systems and processes across the MAC. We are seeking a highly experienced safeguarding leader with a strong track record of effective practice in education, social care or a related field. They may have worked as a safeguarding lead, within a local authority safeguarding team, or in a senior leadership role within a school or multi-academy trust. The successful candidate is not required to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), however they must have significant and relevant experience of safeguarding within a school setting The successful candidate will have: An excellent and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education Significant experience of leading safeguarding practice and improving systems and processes The ability to influence, support and challenge senior leaders effectively High levels of emotional intelligence, integrity and professional judgement A collaborative, solution-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently Above all, they will be committed to the Catholic ethos of the MAC and to ensuring that every child is safe, valued, and supported to thrive. St Teresa of Calcutta MAC - Who We Are Established in 2019, St Teresa of Calcutta MAC currently serves twelve Catholic schools across Birmingham. The MAC exists to support and inspire young people to discover and develop their individual talents and potential. With Christ at the heart of our shared identity, we are guided