Deputy Safeguarding Lead
GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School
Salary: GLC Point 28 £36,823 to Point 32 £40,787 [Actual Pro Rata Salary £32,290 to £35,923]
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Term time only plus one week holiday working
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 6 February 2026 at Midday
Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and highly organised Deputy Safeguarding Lead to join our Inclusion Team. In this pivotal role, you will work at the heart of our academy, ensuring the highest standards of safety, personal development, and welfare for every student.
As a key link between the school, families, and external agencies, you won't just be managing cases—you will be building the trusting relationships that empower our students to thrive.
Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKl4MgwJUmA
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Elisha.Ryan@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit complete an online application form