Safeguarding Support Manager (Non-Teaching)

South Craven School; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

South Craven School is seeking a Safeguarding Support Manager (Non-Teaching) to join the pastoral team and oversee safeguarding operations. You will work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, liaise with external agencies, support vulnerable students and maintain safeguarding records.

The role requires extensive safeguarding experience, confidentiality, and a commitment to regular CPD within a collaborative team environment. The position is permanent and term-time with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in child protection, social care, youth work or pastoral school environment.
• Deep knowledge of safeguarding frameworks (Keeping Children Safe in Education, local guidance).
• Excellent communication, active listening and conflict-resolution skills.
• High level of emotional resilience, professionalism and strict confidentiality.
• Team player with willingness to engage in regular CPD.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily safeguarding operations alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Liaise with external agencies as required.
• Support vulnerable students and maintain robust safeguarding records.
• Contribute to a large safeguarding team and attend CPD as needed.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Team player

Confidentiality

Job description

We are looking for a non-teaching Safeguarding Support Manager to join our pastoral team and play a pivotal role in maintaining a safe, supportive environment for all our students.

In this dedicated role, you will work closely with our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to manage daily safeguarding operations, liaise with external agencies, support vulnerable students and maintain robust records.

Post: Safeguarding Support Manager (Non-Teaching)

Salary: Grade I SCP 23 - £32,061 (Actual PA)

Hours: Permanent, Term Time Plus Two Weeks (these would be flexible hours to suit the demands/nature of the role)

Reporting To: Designated Safeguarding Lead

Closing Date :Monday 16th November 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

What We Are Looking For

• Strong experience working in child protection, social care, youth work or a pastoral school environment.
• Deep knowledge of safeguarding frameworks (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, local guidance).
• Exceptional communication, active listening and conflict-resolution skills.
• High level of emotional resilience, professionalism and strict adherence to confidentiality.
• A strong team player to work alongside a large safeguarding team.
• The desire to complete regular CPD to keep up with demands of this role.