Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale H: £31,171 to £32,917 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£34,434- £36,363 full time/full year equivalent)
Fixed Term: until 15th October 2027
Working Weeks: 40 weeks
Start Date: October 2026
Hethersett Academy is seeking a committed, professional and positive Safeguarding Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team; a leader who shares our belief that all pupils have the right to succeed and have access to the very best education.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To work with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop and maintain highly proficient safeguarding practices to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.
- To develop, maintain and be the specific point of contact for outside agencies to ensure ongoing effective partnership relationships.
- To identify students at risk and liaise effectively with the DSL to ensure that pupil safeguarding needs are addressed as required.
- To lead on the analysis of performance data for areas within this remit and generate reports and commentaries as required for various stakeholders.
- To ensure that pupil safeguarding needs are addressed as required.
About You:
The successful candidate must be exceptionally resilient, empathetic, and objective. You will have sharp critical thinking for assessing risk, flawless confidentiality, and the collaborative skills to communicate effectively with students, school staff, and external authorities like local children's services.
Essential:
- Proven practice in leading, motivating and supporting staff to achieve high standards.
- Ability to make decisions, identify and solve problems based on thorough analysis and sound judgement.
- Ability to analyse and use data to establish benchmarks and set challenging targets for improvement on an individual, team, department and pupil level.
- Appropriate training for Safer Recruitment and Child Protection would be desirable but training can be provided in the role.
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualification or working towards
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
- Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Hethersett Academy is one of East Anglia’s top-performing schools, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. Inspectors have highlighted how much pupils value their education at the academy - "Pupils flourish at this school. They attend regularly, arrive on time and present themselves impeccably. Pupils respect each other and their surroundings. Bullying is rare. Pupils know that if bullying does happen, staff deal with it effectively and promptly. Pupils have very high expectations of their own and others’ behaviour. They value every minute of learning time."
A growing village school with a strong history in the local community, Hethersett Academy is conveniently located just off the A11, making it a popular choice for families in Wymondham, south Norwich, and the surrounding areas.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Kristina Fisher, PA to Principal ([email protected]).
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 15th June 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
