Regional Child Protection and Safeguarding Specialist

3 weeks ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom Star Academies Full time

Join Our Mission

Are you passionate about safeguarding and enhancing the welfare of children? Do you aspire to contribute to a team that offers exceptional leadership and strategic guidance to schools across the nation? If your goal is to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals from underprivileged backgrounds, then a position with Star Academies could be the perfect fit for you.

About Star Central

Located at our central office, Star Central is dedicated to providing leadership, strategic oversight, and support to our network of academies and educational institutions. Our team comprises professionals from diverse fields, collaborating to deliver unparalleled support to the Star community. We are committed to fostering educational excellence and cultivating a vibrant community that nurtures today’s youth and inspires the leaders of tomorrow.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role presents an exciting opportunity to partner with senior leadership in fostering a positive and ambitious culture that champions exemplary safeguarding practices while dismantling barriers to education.

We seek safeguarding professionals who can devise strategies and offer counsel to senior leaders, facilitating the creation of a transparent and secure environment where all parties feel empowered to voice concerns.

As a Regional Child Protection and Safeguarding Specialist, you will be assigned to various academies within designated regions, necessitating flexibility in travel as required.

Key Qualifications

  • A degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Proven experience in managing intricate child protection matters and the ability to forge and sustain effective partnerships with both internal and external entities.
  • A demonstrated history of driving organizational change and experience in collaborative, multi-agency environments.
  • Current knowledge of safeguarding best practices and the skills necessary to fulfill the role effectively.
  • A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a distinguished multi-academy trust operating over 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-driven organization focused on enhancing the life prospects of young people in socially and economically challenged areas, enabling them to excel in education, employment, and professional fields. Each day, you will have the chance to influence a young person's future positively.

We prioritize professional development as a cornerstone of our success, consistently investing in our staff through our dedicated learning and development center. With extensive training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities across our expanding network of academies, joining our team of educational leaders could elevate your career to new heights.



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