Designated Safeguarding Lead

TeacherActive Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programme

Leadership development

Up to four college closure days

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead for a permanent, full-time position at a further education college in Leamington Spa. The role is term-time only (40 weeks/year) with a 37-hour week, on-site.

You will manage safeguarding referrals, advise on child protection and the Prevent duty, and liaise with external agencies to support safeguarding for learners aged 14–16 and vulnerable students.

Qualifications

• Must have an appropriate safeguarding qualification and training.
• Experience leading safeguarding within an education setting.
• Strong knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent and Ofsted safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage safeguarding referrals and casework.
• Provide advice on child protection and Prevent duties.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records and documentation.
• Liaise with external agencies and partners.
• Support safeguarding arrangements for learners aged 14–16 and vulnerable students.

Skills

Safeguarding

Child protection

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 2 English qualification

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only (40 weeks per year)

Job Details

• Company: TeacherActive Ltd
• Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: CV32 3LH
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 16 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Are you an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead with a passion for protecting and supporting young people?

Do you have a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures and the Prevent duty?

Are you confident working with external agencies and providing safeguarding guidance to staff across an educational setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a forward-thinking further education college based in Leamington Spa in their search for a Designated Safeguarding Lead. This welcoming and inclusive setting offers specialist provision in digital media, esports, health and social care, with a strong commitment to student welfare, personal development and creating a safe and supportive learning environment.

The college is looking to appoint a dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead on a permanent, full-time, term-time-only basis, working 37 hours per week across 40 weeks of the year. The successful Designated Safeguarding Lead will manage safeguarding referrals, provide advice on child protection and Prevent, maintain accurate records, liaise with external agencies and support safeguarding arrangements for learners aged 14 to 16, vulnerable students and those in off‑site or residential provision.

The successful Designated Safeguarding Lead will have:

• A professional, academic or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, alongside a Level 2 English qualification or willingness to achieve the required standard.
• Recent Designated Safeguarding Lead training, a relevant qualification or significant safeguarding experience.
• Experience leading safeguarding within a secondary school, further education college or other relevant educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent and Ofsted safeguarding requirements.
• Experience managing safeguarding referrals, maintaining accurate records and building effective relationships with students, parents and external agencies.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with a patient, empathetic and non‑judgemental approach.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A comprehensive training and professional development programme.
• Leadership and management development opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlement, including up to four college closure days per year, accounted for within salary calculations.
• Access to an employee health and wellbeing support programme.
• The opportunity to join a voluntary health cash plan.
• Access to pension schemes and a cycle to work scheme.
• Free on‑site gym facilities and car parking.
• Discounted college courses, hair and beauty treatments.
• Free annual flu vaccination and eyecare vouchers.
• Access to paid Carer's Leave in accordance with college policy.

The successful applicant will be subject to the necessary safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant barred list checks, satisfactory references and verification of qualifications. This position involves regulated activity with children.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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