Salary: Scale 6 Point 18 (£31,537 pro-rata, £29,165 actual per year)
Contract: Permanent, full-time, term-time plus 3 weeks
Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2026 at 9am
Start Date: Thursday 27th August 2026
Newark Academy is seeking a professional, calm and organised Designated Safeguarding Lead and Alternative Provision Lead. Please see the attached job pack for more information about the role, the school, and the Trust.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) holds operational lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the Academy, ensuring compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE - current guidance) and local safeguarding partnership arrangements
The Nova Education Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust based in Nottinghamshire. The schools in our portfolio includes both secondary and primaries, working in a range of contexts. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal, achievement for every child.
The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.
