Centre Manager​/Designated Safeguarding Lead; DSL

Overview

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.

• 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, recruit and lead additional staff, shaping the culture and standards of the provision.

• Teaching experience (QTS desirable but not 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 a passion for fitness and sport.
• Genuine desire to build something meaningful from the ground up.
• Experience in alternative provision, PRU, pastoral leadership or youth justice settings is highly desirable.

We welcome an informal conversation about the role before applying; please send a direct message on Linked In.

To formally register interest, please send a short covering note outlining your safeguarding experience and why Legacy Education interests you.

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