Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

New College Pontefract; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

New College Pontefract is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to enhance student safety and welfare. This full-time, term-time role involves supporting students in need and collaborating with various services to ensure their protection. The successful candidate will join a supportive team at a college recognized for its exceptional educational standards and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Access to professional training

Attractive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Technology scheme

Qualifications

• Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Experience attending Planning and Review meetings.
• Working closely with Children's Services.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of students requiring safeguarding support.
• Make referrals to support agencies.
• Act as a primary contact for staff concerns about students.

Skills

Safeguarding Policies

Case Management

Communication

Education

Experience in Safeguarding

Job description

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Salary: FTE £37,401 to £40,462, Actual Salary £32,414 to £35,067

A recruitment and retention allowance may be available for an outstanding candidate.

Contract Details: Full Time, Term Time Only, plus 5 days (39 weeks)

Permanent

Start Date: 21st August 2025

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to support a case load of students identified as requiring safeguarding support.

The role will include making appropriate referrals to other support agencies and will act as one of the primary contacts for staff who have concerns about students. The successful candidate will be familiar with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures and have experience in attending and participating in Planning and Review meetings and working closely with colleagues in Children’s Services as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic and welcoming team at the forefront of the sector, and to make a real difference to the education and aspirations of the young people in the local community.

About New College Pontefract

New College is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth form college results tables and awarded “Outstanding” in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The personal development of students is as important to the college as their academic journey and every member of staff plays their part to make this happen.

As the founding member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), which comprises three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools, and three Primary Schools, we offer an exceptional working environment with outstanding opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Why work for us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Monday 30th June 2025.

New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.