Centre Manager / Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

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About the job

Centre Manager & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

📍 Burnley

📢 Expression of Interest

Legacy Education is a new, values-driven alternative provision based in Burnley, operating from a dedicated space within a commercial gym environment.

Built around the belief “Character Above All Else”, we support a small cohort of young people who have not thrived in mainstream education. Our approach combines structure, physical challenge, strong relationships and high expectations to help learners reset and move forward positively.

We are now inviting Expressions of Interest for a Centre Manager & DSL as we prepare to open and grow.

🔎 The Role (Initial Phase)

You will:

Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and lead safeguarding culture

Manage referrals and multi-agency liaison

Teach/support a small initial cohort (3–4 learners) with support

Lead day-to-day operations

Establish clear routines, boundaries and expectations

Build strong relationships with families, schools and professionals

As student numbers increase, you will recruit and lead additional staff, shaping the culture and standards of the provision.

Initial appointment will be phased in line with student enrolment and commissioning agreements.

👤 About You

You will have:

Teaching experience (QTS desirable but not essential)

Level 3 Safeguarding qualification (essential)

Experience with SEMH / behaviour / pastoral needs

Confidence holding DSL responsibility in a small setting

Emotional resilience and structured leadership

Comfort working within a physically active, gym-based environment and have a passion for fitness and sport.

A genuine desire to build something meaningful from the ground up

Experience in alternative provision, PRU, pastoral leadership or youth justice settings is highly desirable.

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.Legacy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles subject to enhanced DBS and satisfactory references