Designated Safeguarding Lead

The Brakenhale School; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brakenhale School is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead to oversee safeguarding practices, ensure compliance, and foster relationships with local authorities. This role is pivotal in maintaining a safe learning environment for students within a dynamic educational trust committed to development and inclusion.

Benefits

Professional development and career progression

Blue Light Card

Generous pension scheme

Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school environment is essential.
• Studied a minimum standard of GCSE or equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledge of how to work with families experiencing difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school systems for tracking safeguarding concerns are implemented.
• Develop relationships with local authorities to improve student safety.
• Work closely with attendance team and senior leadership to prevent gaps.

Skills

Safeguarding Awareness Training

Experience with vulnerable children

Training others

Communication with families

Education

GCSE (grad A*-C / 9-4) in English and Maths

Level 3 Child Protection Certification

Job description

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We are looking for a Designated Safeguarding Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of our wider team. We are an 11 to 18 school situated on the southern side of Bracknell town centre. Our commitment to high standards and outstanding teaching has led us to become the school of choice for families in Bracknell Forest.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi-academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

Ensure the school systems for monitoring, tracking and following up on safeguarding concerns are

rigorously implemented and of a high quality.

Develop the school’s relationship with the local authority, ensuring we utilise all existing support

in improving attendance and ensuring the safety of the students.

Hold the local authority to account for their responses to referrals.

Ensure the school is compliant with annual safeguarding training and regular safeguarding updates.

Work with various communities within Berkshire to build sound communication and trust.

Identify students whom would benefit from proactive safeguarding work, and deliver workshops

to those students.

To take full accountability for safeguarding across the school.

To ensure the school safeguarding systems are rigorous, robust, easy to use and impactful.

To develop and maintain a culture of safety and vigilance in the school.

To work closely with the attendance team, SENCO, and Senior Leadership Team ensuring that

students don’t fall through a gap.

To follow up on each safeguarding concern that is raised by staff, referring cases of suspected abuse

when necessary to the local authority children’s social care.

To provide data updates for SLT on a regular basis.

You will need:

Safeguarding Awareness Training (previously known as Level 2)

Designated Safeguarding Lead Course

Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (grad A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths

Level 3 Child Protection certified

Experience of working with vulnerable children and/or adults

Experience of working in a school environment

Experience in training others

Knowledge of how to work with families experiencing difficulties

Experience of working with families whom require additional support

What’s in it for you:

Professional development and career progression

Blue Light Card

Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

An Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 23rd June 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding Statement

Brakenhale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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We are looking for a Designated Safeguarding Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of our wider team. We are an 11 to 18 school situated on the southern side of Bracknell town centre. Our commitment to high standards and outstanding teaching has led us to become the school of choice for families in Bracknell Forest.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi-academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

Ensure the school systems for monitoring, tracking and following up on safeguarding concerns are

rigorously implemented and of a high quality.

Develop the school’s relationship with the local authority, ensuring we utilise all existing support

in improving attendance and ensuring the safety of the students.

Hold the local authority to account for their responses to referrals.

Ensure the school is compliant with annual safeguarding training and regular safeguarding updates.

Work with various communities within Berkshire to build sound communication and trust.

Identify students whom would benefit from proactive safeguarding work, and deliver workshops

to those students.

To take full accountability for safeguarding across the school.

To ensure the school safeguarding systems are rigorous, robust, easy to use and impactful.

To develop and maintain a culture of safety and vigilance in the school.

To work closely with the attendance team, SENCO, and Senior Leadership Team ensuring that

students don’t fall through a gap.

To follow up on each safeguarding concern that is raised by staff, referring cases of suspected abuse

when necessary to the local authority children’s social care.

To provide data updates for SLT on a regular basis.

You will need:

Safeguarding Awareness Training (previously known as Level 2)

Designated Safeguarding Lead Course

Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (grad A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths

A Levels or equivalent qualifications

Level 3 Child Protection certified

Experience of working with vulnerable children and/or adults

Experience of working in a school environment

Experience in training others

Knowledge of how to work with families experiencing difficulties

Experience of working with families whom require additional support

What’s in it for you:

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

An Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 23rd June 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding Statement

Brakenhale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.