Safeguarding Officer

TEC Partnership; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Membership

30 Days Annual Leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay scheme (higher)

Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (h

Life Assurance Scheme and Death Grant

24-hour Employee Helpline – Free and 


Cycle to Work

Saving Schemes

Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan

UNUM Dental Cash Plan

Staff discounts on campus

Job summary

TEC Partnership is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer for The Grimsby Institute, part‑time (14.5 hours per week) and permanent. You will promote learner safety, wellbeing and success, working with internal teams and external agencies to provide safeguarding guidance and timely intervention.

You will coordinate multi‑agency responses, contribute to child protection and early help processes, and help create a safe, inclusive environment where learners feel supported and protected.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 2 safeguarding qualification.
• Experience as safeguarding lead and multi‑agency working.
• Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety, wellbeing and success of learners.
• Provide safeguarding guidance and timely intervention.
• Coordinate multi‑agency responses and support for vulnerable learners.
• Support creation of a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Safeguarding

Multi‑agency work

Case management

Mental Health

Information & guidance

Communication

Education

Level 2 safeguarding qualification

Job description

14.5 hours per week

Permanent

Location: The Grimsby Institute

TEC Partnership is made up of four colleges, two training providers, a 14-16 provision and a nursery, stretching from Scarborough to Skegness with a Nottingham based campus also.

At TEC Partnership we offer high‑quality education, innovative training, and life‑changing opportunities to thousands of students each year. Our student support staff are passionate about making a real difference to our learner's potential and helping them to thrive in their next steps. We are now looking for someone who shares that commitment to join us in the role of Safeguarding Officer.

About the role

The Safeguarding team are looking to recruit a Safeguarding Officer. As a Safeguarding Officer, you will play a key role in promoting the safety, wellbeing and success of our learners. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you will provide expert safeguarding guidance, manage safeguarding concerns and ensure timely intervention and support for vulnerable young people.

You will coordinate multi-agency responses, contribute to child protection and early help processes, and help create a safe, inclusive environment where learners feel supported.

About the person

Applicants should hold a minimum level 2 safeguarding qualification and evidence their extensive experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant should have experience of working as a Safeguarding lead and multi‑agency working. An understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education is also essential.

Specialist knowledge of the applicant will include:

• Mental Health
• Children in Care and Care Leaver
• Early Help process
• Social, Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties
• Information, advice and guidance
• Learning disabilities and difficulties

The role also requires strong case management skills, the ability to respond confidently to emerging safeguarding risks, and a commitment to ensuring that every learner receives the support they need to thrive.

What we offer

In return for your skills and experience, we can offer you access to a wide range of Group benefits, such as.

• Pension Membership
• Christmas Closure Days
• Occupational sick pay scheme (higher than statute)*
• Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (higher than statute)*
• Life Assurance Scheme and Death Grant
• 24-hour Employee Helpline – Free and confidential
• Cycle to Work
• Saving Schemes
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan – monthly payments
• UNUM Dental Cash Plan – monthly payments
• Staff discounts on campus e.g., Hair & Beauty/ Bakery/ Gym etc

The closing date for this advert is Sunday 15th November 2026

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.

Safeguarding Officer (26/179)£28,150 FTE (£11,031.76 pro-rata per annum)14.5 hours per weekPermanentLocation: The Grimsby InstituteTEC Partnership is made up of four colleges, two training providers, a 14-16 provision and a nursery, stretching from Scarborough to Skegness with a Nottingham based campus also.At TEC Partnership we offer high‑quality education, innovative training, and life‑changing opportunities to thousands of students each year. Our student support staff are passionate about making a real difference to our learner's potential and helping them to thrive in their next steps. We are now looking for someone who shares that commitment to join us in the role of Safeguarding Officer.About the roleThe Safeguarding team are looking to recruit a Safeguarding Officer. As a Safeguarding Officer, you will play a key role in promoting the safety, wellbeing and success of our learners. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you will provide expert safeguarding guidance, manage safeguarding concerns and ensure timely intervention and support for vulnerable young people.You will coordinate multi-agency responses, contribute to child protection and early help processes, and help create a safe, inclusive environment where learners feel supported.About the personApplicants should hold a minimum level 2 safeguarding qualification and evidence their extensive experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant should have experience of working as a Safeguarding lead and multi‑agency working. An understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education is also essential.Specialist knowledge of the applicant will include:Mental HealthChildren in Care and Care LeaverEarly Help processSocial, Emotional, Behavioural DifficultiesInformation, advice and guidancePositive engagement activitiesLearning disabilities and difficultiesThe role also requires strong case management skills, the ability to respond confidently to emerging safeguarding risks, and a commitment to ensuring that every learner receives the support they need to thrive.What we offerIn return for your skills and experience, we can offer you access to a wide range of Group benefits, such as.Pension Membership30 Days Annual Leave pro rata, plus bank holidaysChristmas Closure DaysOccupational sick pay scheme (higher than statute)*Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (higher than statute)*Life Assurance Scheme and Death Grant24-hour Employee Helpline – Free and confidentialCycle to WorkSaving SchemesWestfield Health Medical Cash Plan – monthly paymentsUNUM Dental Cash Plan – monthly paymentsStaff discounts on campus e.g., Hair & Beauty/ Bakery/ Gym etcThe closing date for this advert is Sunday 15th November 2026The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.