Safeguarding Lead & Student Wellbeing Champion

OFG Education; Trimdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters (mental health)

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Discounts (UK and international)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead & Pastoral Support professional for Trimdon Hill School. You will lead safeguarding, attendance and pastoral support, working with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure every child receives timely, appropriate support and achieve positive outcomes.

You will collaborate with education professionals to implement Early Help, support EHCPs and drive improvements in attendance and wellbeing, while safeguarding the

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification and GCSE English/Maths grade 4/C or above.
• Holds DSL training or is willing to undertake immediately on appointment.
• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Understands safeguarding and child protection procedures in education.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding across the school in line with KCSIE.
• Manage safeguarding concerns, referrals and multi‑agency processes.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and carers.
• Coordinate Early Help interventions and family support.
• Drive attendance improvement strategies and support engagement barriers.
• Support EHCP implementation and reviews.
• Collaborate with social care, health, SEND and other professionals.
• Provide pastoral support for students with social/emotional or mental health needs.
• Deliver safeguarding guidance and training to staff.
• Monitor safeguarding, attendance and pastoral provision across the school.

Skills

DSL training

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attendance improvement

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above)

Job description

OFG Education is seeking a dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead & Pastoral Support professional for Trimdon Hill School. You will lead safeguarding, attendance and pastoral support, working with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure every child receives timely, appropriate support and achieve positive outcomes.

You will collaborate with education professionals to implement Early Help, support EHCPs and drive improvements in attendance and wellbeing, while safeguarding the