Designated Safeguarding Lead – Education (Permanent)

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

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.