Family Liason and Safeguarding Manager

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 08.30am - 4.00pm, 39 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

The Family Liaison & Safeguarding Manager (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) will work as part of the school’s safeguarding team to promote the safety, wellbeing and attendance of pupils as well as part of our Inclusion team to provide or signpost families to available support.

The post holder will:

• Take operational responsibility, as part of a team, for safeguarding, welfare, behaviour and attendance.
• Act as a key point of contact for vulnerable pupils and families.
• Work proactively with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure children are safe and able to thrive.
• Work collaboratively within the safeguarding team to maintain a strong safeguarding culture across the school.
• Lead on Mental Health and Wellbeing across the school. This is a wider school duty that will aim to develop our current provision further for both children and staff.

The DSL retains overall strategic responsibility for safeguarding; however, the Family Liaison & Safeguarding Manager plays a critical role in ensuring day-to-day safeguarding practice is rigorous and effective.

Closing Date: 27th January 2027 - 9am

Interview Date: Monday 9th February 2027

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.