Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Raleigh Education Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Nottingham is seeking a Deputy Trust Safeguarding Lead responsible for implementing safeguarding strategies and training programs. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and will be committed to promoting the welfare of children. Responsibilities include quality assurance of safeguarding practices and providing guidance to staff. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on student safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a DSL and relevant qualifications.
• Should have a background in delivering safeguarding training.
• Commitment to leading safeguarding practices is essential.
• Knowledge of educational environments is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing safeguarding strategies.
• Lead quality assurance frameworks to enhance safeguarding.
• Provide expert guidance on child protection and safeguarding.
• Design and oversee safeguarding training programmes.
• Act as a DSL when required, supporting Trust priorities.

Skills

Experienced DSL

Safeguarding-related training

Commitment to child welfare

Educational setting knowledge

Job description

The role in a nutshell

The Deputy Trust Safeguarding Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding across the Trust. This position supports the strategic and operational delivery of safeguarding practices, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety and protection for all pupils and staff.

Role overview

Strategic Support : Assist in the development and implementation of the Trust’s safeguarding strategy, ensuring a robust and compliant safeguarding culture. Policy & Practice Development: Contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of Trust-wide safeguarding policies, practices, and educational initiatives, ensuring they are proactive and outward‑thinking. Quality Assurance : Lead on the safeguarding quality assurance framework to monitor, evaluate, and enhance safeguarding effectiveness across all settings. Advisory & Operational Support : Provide expert guidance and support to Principals, senior leaders, central Trust staff, and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) on child protection and safeguarding concerns. Training & Development : Design, develop, and oversee contextualised safeguarding training programmes for key colleagues responsible for safeguarding duties. Operational DSL Support : Act as a DSL when required, offering hands‑on operational support in line with Trust priorities.

The candidate

The ideal candidate will have / be :

• An experienced DSL and relevant qualifications
• Experience in delivering safeguarding‑related training
• Committed to leading safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Knowledge / experience of working in educational settings.

For further information, refer to the person specification.

We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. To ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under‑represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged.

Safeguarding Statement

Safer Recruitment

Raleigh Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. All staff will be required to hold an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Equal Opportunities – At Raleigh Education Trust we believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all. All people who work and study in the school have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, class, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief.