Head of Safeguarding
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2469 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 53% sure that is the right code. Highgate School is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3222 (Child and early years officers), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Highgate School what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2469 Welfare professionals not elsewhere classified Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3222 Child and early years officers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Also possible | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Highgate is seeking an experienced, energetic and highly credible safeguarding professional to join its senior leadership team as Head of Safeguarding (Designated Safeguarding Lead). We are looking for someone who combines strong expertise in safeguarding and child protection with the ability to build trust quickly with young people, parents and colleagues. The successful candidate may come from either an educational or social care background but will share a commitment to placing children’s welfare at the heart of school life, working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies, and helping to shape and lead best practice across a large and ambitious school community.
This opportunity arises following the departure of our current postholder, who is leaving Highgate to take up an exciting opportunity in the wider safeguarding sector. The role is well established and highly regarded within the School, reflecting Highgate’s longstanding commitment to safeguarding and pastoral care.
Highgate created a dedicated safeguarding leadership role, separate from the Deputy Head (Pastoral), in 2022 as part of a significant investment in safeguarding provision. Since then, the role has become central to the School’s pastoral structure and approach to child protection. The title is now being updated to Head of Safeguarding, reflecting the operational focus of the position and its leadership of safeguarding practice across the School.
The Head of Safeguarding reports to the Deputy Head (Pastoral) and works closely with the Head, Governors, pastoral leaders and external agencies. The role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while remaining closely involved in casework, staff training, policy development and partnership working with families and statutory services.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join the Senior Team of one of the country’s leading independent schools and an award-winning educational charity.
We welcome applications from candidates with substantial safeguarding experience in schools, social care, health, child protection or related services. The successful candidate will have experience of leading safeguarding practice, making complex safeguarding decisions and working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. They will be an excellent communicator, calm under pressure, highly organised, and committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.
It is likely that we will be in touch soon after the deadline to invite the long list of candidates to an Online interview on 5th November. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the school for a further interview, written task, presentation, and desktop exercise in the week beginning 9 November.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Welfare professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 2469) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~12k in sample- Middle half £32,136–49,192
- Median £43,524
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–35,700
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2469 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.