Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Β· Wellingborough, East Midlands
About this Role Rowan Gate Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive learning community committed to nurturing every childβs potential. We pride ourselves on our strong safeguarding culture, collaborative ethos, and dedication to pupil wellbeing. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Safeguarding Manager (Maternity Cover) to take strategic responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across our school. What Weβre Looking For A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England Proven experience in safeguarding or child protection within education or social care Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead safeguarding across the school Empathetic, resilient, and committed to promoting equality and inclusion What We Offer A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and supervision Access to wellbeing initiatives and staff support A values-driven culture focused on safeguarding and inclusion This role is a full-time maternity cover position , working 52 weeks per year . The duration of the contract will be linked to the period of maternity leave. We would be looking for the successful candidate to be available from mid-September 2026 to allow for a handover to take place. Travel between our sites may be necessary on a frequent basis. We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Rowan Gate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants should hold or be willing to undergo a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Appointments will also be subject to confirmation of right to work, satisfactory health clearance, satisfactory references from previous employers, in addition to other clearance checks. In addition, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we are also required to carry out online searches for all successfully shortlisted candidates.