Lead Safeguarding & Student Wellbeing Team

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £33,787 to £42,766 per annum

35.5 hours per week

30 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension scheme

Health Scheme

Trade union membership options (Unison

Professional development

Meaningful difference to student well‑

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced Team Leader- Safeguarding to lead safeguarding and student support across campuses, ensuring learners are supported, retained and able to achieve their full potential.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Safeguarding, Counselling & Wellbeing, you will manage the Safeguarding Caseworker and Learning & Behaviour teams, undertake the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead role, monitor data, and coordinate interventions to promote a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or willingness to work towards one, alongside GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• Previous safeguarding experience within a relevant setting.
• Ability to motivate, support and inspire staff teams.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including the ability to analyse and present data effectively.
• Strong organisational skills with a flexible, solution-focused and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Safeguarding Caseworker and Learning & Behaviour teams, providing effective operational management and support.
• Undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Monitor student data, identify concerns and implement appropriate interventions and support plans.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records using learner management systems, including CPOMS and ProSuite.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies to coordinate support for students.
• Make appropriate referrals to specialist internal and external support services.
• Contribute to staff training and the development of safeguarding and student support practices.
• Support the emotional wellbeing, resilience and independence of learners through a holistic approach.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, health and safety, and quality assurance procedures.
• Support managers across Student Services with operational matters and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Motivate staff teams

Communicate effectively

IT & data analysis

Education

Degree qualification / working towards; English & Maths GCSE

Tools

CPOMS

ProSuite

Job description

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced Team Leader- Safeguarding to lead safeguarding and student support across campuses, ensuring learners are supported, retained and able to achieve their full potential.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Safeguarding, Counselling & Wellbeing, you will manage the Safeguarding Caseworker and Learning & Behaviour teams, undertake the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead role, monitor data, and coordinate interventions to promote a safe, inclusive