Designated Safeguarding Lead

Keys Group; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education organization in Bromsgrove is seeking an enthusiastic Designated Safeguarding Lead. The successful candidate will support SEND students, provide exemplary pastoral care, and ensure safeguarding measures are robust. With at least two years of experience in a similar role, you will be committed to the welfare of all students. Competitive benefits, including enhanced pay and robust training opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff referral scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a SEND environment.
• Experience in a safeguarding role in education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with individual needs.
• Ensure robust safeguarding measures at both sites.
• Maintain accurate records of behavior incidents.

Skills

Experience with SEND students

Understanding of safeguarding measures

Professional development skills

Ability to build relationships

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional to join us as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The successful candidate will have a range of responsibilities, including:

• Supporting students with individual needs to achieve and believe in themselves, and preparing them for the next steps and adulthood.
• Providing professional learning and development for all pupils through establishing personalised learning routes as a Designated Safeguarding Lead within our school.
• Having a deep and accurate understanding of the school's strategies for improvement.
• Providing exemplary pastoral care across the school.
• Ensuring safeguarding measures are robust and efficient across both sites.
• Identifying safeguarding trends and reporting these to the wider Senior Leadership Team.
• Developing strong relationships with professional services and community groups.
• Maintaining accurate records of behaviour incidents.
• Supporting on behaviour and safeguarding across the school as directed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND.
• At least two years' experience of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision.
• Experience in a Safeguarding role in education.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme.
• Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Access to a blue light discount card.
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues.
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications.
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts.
• Life assurance.

About New Ways College: New Ways is an Outstanding Independent SEN School with two sites, catering for 11-19 year olds with special education needs relating mainly to Autism.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people.