Safeguarding and Welfare Team Leader (St Vincent College)

St Vincent Sixth Form College; Gosport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent Sixth Form College is seeking a Safeguarding and Welfare Team Leader to make a significant impact on student welfare. This role involves supporting students through challenges affecting their academic journey, alongside safeguarding responsibilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven track record in pastoral care.

Qualifications

• Proven history in intensive pastoral care roles.
• Required previous experience working with young people.
• Passion for safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating a safe and nurturing environment for students.
• Supporting students facing complex challenges impacting academics.
• Acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Experience in safeguarding

Background as Deputy/Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job description

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Safeguarding and Welfare Team Leader (St Vincent College), Gosport

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Client:

St Vincent Sixth Form College

Location:

Gosport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year with 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the lives of young people?

Due to a significant growth in student numbers at our college, we are excited to announce the creation of a new role within our Student Services Team. Are you a dedicated professional, driven by a passion for safeguarding and student welfare? We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic individual to join us as a Safeguarding and Welfare Team Leader, who will also serve as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This pivotal role is essential in cultivating a safe and nurturing environment for our students, focusing on their well-being and academic triumphs.

If you thrive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving setting where adaptability is key, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Empathy paired with clear boundaries, becoming a role model for students during their most challenging times

• Unwavering commitment to excellence in all facets of college life

• Exceptional problem-solving skills to support students facing complex challenges that may hinder their academic journey

• A proven history of outstanding performance in intensive pastoral care roles

• Previous experience of working with young people is required.

Additionally, we value candidates who bring:

• An energetic, proactive approach with superb organisational skills

• Expertise in Safeguarding and Prevent strategies

• Background as a Deputy/Designated Safeguarding Lead

So that you are not disappointed, please make sure you evidence matching the Personal Specification section of the Job Description as part of your application, as applications that do not meet the Personal Specification will not be shortlisted.

All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our students. We look forward to receiving your application!

Closing date for applications: 3rd June 2025

Interviews to take place: TBC

Safeguarding Statement

St Vincent College 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.