Lead Safeguarding Officer - Medina College

Job Posted: 13 November 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: NJC SCP 6 - £31,537-£33,599 FTE (£25,644-£27,402 actual)
• Industries: Education

Medina College, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX

Executive Headteacher - Mrs Jess Paul

Deputy Headteacher / Head of VI Form: Mr Phil Pearce-Jones  

Co Heads of School - Mrs Katie Sandiford & Mrs Anna Mursell

Tel: 01983 526523 Email: [email protected] Web: www.medina.iow.sch.uk

Medina College  is looking for Lead Safeguarding Officer to assist in supporting and including all students. The key responsibility is to take the lead responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters arising at the school (11-16 site) and supporting all other staff in dealing with any child protection concerns that arise.

Medina College (inc the Island VI Form) is a proud member of HISP Multi Academy Trust. A forward-thinking educational community, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals. As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in helping us provide courageous, transformative education for all.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are guided by Courage, Ambition, Excellence, Sustainability, Equity, and always putting Pupils First. These values shape how we work together, support one another, and create an inclusive, inspiring environment where every pupil—and every member of staff—can thrive. 

What We Offer

• Term-time, family-friendly working to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Discount schemes, including Blue Light, English Heritage, Cinema tickets and a range of local discounts.

• Membership in the LGPS pension scheme.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing and health resources.

• Free onsite parking for convenience.

• Ongoing professional development, including access to CIPD courses and training.

• Progression opportunities across the HISP MAT schools, supporting your career development.

Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances. Please send completed applications to [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Description & Person Specification

Closing 3pm Friday 21st November