Designated Safeguarding Lead; multi-site

Designated Safeguarding Lead (multi site)

Dates: ASAP – 23/10/2026

Location: Devon (Exeter & Plymouth)

Salary: £140 – £179.49 per day (up to £35k perm salary equivalent)

Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Type: Temp‑to‑perm contract

This role is tailored for experienced applicants who have previously worked in a SEND‑specific Designated Safeguarding Lead role. Applicants should have prior experience in a similar position and be able to integrate quickly with the current team. Relevant experience or training that would be advantageous includes:

• CPOMS
• Arbor
• Advanced Child Protection
• Previous work experience in a SEND‑specific education setting (Alternative Provision/Special School)

• Confident in speaking with parents
• Experienced at working with external clients, agents, LA and service providers
• Skilled at supporting children and recognising early signs of concern
• Good at presenting information
• Accurate with data
• Good empathy & interpersonal skills when working with families

The role will be run across multiple Devon Alternative Provision and Special School sites, leading and managing all aspects of safeguarding under the guidance of and reporting to the Director of Education. It is a multi‑site position across the Elementa Education Group’s regional model.

• Good experience in supporting young people in an education setting
• Understanding and expertise in supporting learners with SEND
• Skills & strategies in supporting emotional wellbeing
• Tenacity & resilience to manage, influence & effect positive behaviours & decisions in learners
• Ability to present a strong role‑model for young people, including having fun!
• Collaborative and pro‑active working practices
• A strong sense of responsibility & work ethic

• Bright HR – online HR management portal with partner discounts
• Employee Assist – independent healthcare perks
• Free training – role‑specific & relevant, accredited training
• Employee Support Assistant – dedicated colleagues to support employees
• Pension scheme
• Company events
• Free uniform

• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK schools experience

The role will be run on a temp‑to‑perm contract requiring a 60‑day paid trial before transferring to a permanent contract pending successful appointment after trial. Elementa is the recruiting partner; the successful candidate will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa, including full vetting, background checks, satisfactory referencing and an application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (may be chargeable at £64.20) unless the candidate has a current DBS on the updated service.

Please apply with your up‑to‑date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.