Safeguarding Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City College in Leeds is seeking a Safeguarding Officer (Stay Safe Officer) to join the Sixth Form Department. You will work closely with curriculum teams to safeguard students and vulnerable adults, embedding safeguarding at the heart of all activities.

We emphasise a restorative approach, robust safeguarding arrangements, and a culture of vigilance and wellbeing across campuses. The role involves advising staff, managing caseloads, and coordinating safeguarding meetings and training.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in safeguarding (NVQ3 or equivalent) or substantial experience.
• Experience as a designated safeguarding officer.
• Experience with vulnerable groups in an educational setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability to staff and student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice, guidance, and training to staff.
• Manage a caseload of students with safeguarding concerns with timely action and safe plans.
• Deliver supervision to designated safeguarding officers and document discussions.
• Plan, chair, and record safeguarding meetings with clear actions.
• Deliver safeguarding training during induction, staff development days and ongoing learning.
• Liaise with external agencies and internal teams on risk assessments and safeguarding monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Restorative practice

Training delivery

Stakeholder liaison

Education

NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in safeguarding

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

We are looking for a new Safeguarding Officer (known as Stay Safe Officer in the Group) to join us at Leeds City College within the Sixth Form department. You will work closely with the curriculum-based department to ensure arrangements are in place and maintained to effectively safeguard our students and vulnerable adults.

We are seeking an individual who embraces a restorative approach and places student welfare and safeguarding at the heart of everything they do. Across all our campuses, we are committed to creating an environment where students and staff feel welcomed, valued, safe, and secure. Our safeguarding arrangements are robust and effective, with safeguarding officers responding promptly and appropriately to identify and mitigate risks.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection recognised our personal development programmes as outstanding. As part of our team, you will help build on this success, contributing to a culture of vigilance, support, and excellence in safeguarding, while continuing to promote the wellbeing and development of all students.

The role will be based at the Park Lane Campus, but occasional travel to other Leeds City College campuses will be required.

What You Will Do

• Provide specialist safeguarding advice, guidance, and training to pastoral, curriculum, and support staff.


• Manage a caseload of students with safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely action, accurate recording, and appropriate safety plans.


• Deliver both formal and informal supervision to designated safeguarding officers, including case discussions and documentation.


• Plan, chair, and record safeguarding meetings, ensuring clear actions and effective case management.


• Deliver safeguarding training across induction, staff development days, and ongoing professional development.


• Liaise with external agencies and internal teams, contributing to risk assessments, support plans, and safeguarding monitoring systems.

About You

• A recognised qualification in at least one area of expertise in safeguarding, health and care to a minimum of NVQ 3 or equivalent, or substantial experience.


• Recent experience working as a designated safeguarding officer.


• Experience of working with vulnerable groups in an educational setting.


• Up to date knowledge and experience of a range of safeguarding issues.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, a good listener who is non-judgemental and able to be adaptable to the needs of staff and students.

What the college offers its staff

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:

• Curriculum and Management:44 days plus bank holidays


• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:

• Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:

• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.


• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:

• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes

Commitment to safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.