Safeguarding Team Leader

Activate-Learning-1; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent pension scheme

Access to other great benefits

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking a Safeguarding Team Leader for Guildford College (Surrey-wide home-based position). The role is permanent, term-time, 37 hours per week, with a salary of £37,646.

You will lead a team of Designated Safeguarding Advisors and Transition and Retention Advisors, providing supervision and expert safeguarding guidance across campuses. Travel across sites is required; a Level 3 qualification and Advanced Safeguarding training are essential, along with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Experience in a safeguarding role with understanding of procedures.
• Level 3 qualification or above and recent Advanced Safeguarding training.
• Experience leading staff and travel across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of safeguarding advisors.
• Provide reflective supervision, guidance and oversee safeguarding cases.
• Collaborate with external partners to promote safeguarding outcomes.
• Ensure timely interventions and maintain compliant records.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Driving licence

Travel across campuses

Education

Level 3 qualification

Advanced Safeguarding training

Job description

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Reference: NOV20263964

Expiry date: 23:59, Fri, 27th Nov 2026

Location: Guildford

Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, excellent pension scheme and access to other great benefits

Activate Learning are looking for a passionate and experienced Safeguarding Team Leader to join our Student Experience and Safeguarding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated safeguarding team and make a real difference in the lives of our learners.

Role: Safeguarding Team Leader
Location: Guildford College (Surrey wide home-based position)
Contract: Permanent, term time only role working 37 hours per week.
Salary: £37,646

What you'll be doing

As a Safeguarding Team Leader, you will lead and manage a team of Designated Safeguarding Advisors and Transition and Retention Advisors. You’ll provide regular reflective supervision, offer expert guidance, and oversee safeguarding cases to ensure risks are effectively managed.

Your role will involve ensuring timely and appropriate interventions, maintaining high standards of record-keeping and compliance. You will support students facing safeguarding and welfare concerns, actively contributing to multi-agency meetings and internal support processes.

Additionally, you will act as a key liaison with external partners such as social care, the police, and Virtual Schools to promote effective collaboration and positive outcomes for learners.

This is a permanent, term time only role working 37 hours per week at our Guildford College.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in a safeguarding role, with a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and best practices.

• You will hold a Level 3 qualification or above, alongside recent Advanced Safeguarding training.
• You’ll have experience managing and supporting staff, with the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and risk management skills are essential, as is a full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel across campuses.

This role requires travel across multiple sites therefore a flexible approach is essential.

You'll have

• Completed Advanced Safeguarding training in the last 2 years
• Qualified at level 3 or above in subject area
• Experience of working in a safeguarding role previously

Start your teaching journey with confidence?

At Activate Learning, we know that starting a new role is an important step. That’s why we provide all new teaching staff with a comprehensive three-day induction programme, designed to help you feel welcomed, supported and confident from day one.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or new to the profession, your induction will introduce you to Activate Learning’s mission, values and Learning Philosophy-led culture. You’ll also spend an afternoon exploring our distinctive approaches to teaching and assessment, giving you a strong foundation for your role and helping you understand what makes learning at Activate Learning different.

And the support doesn’t stop there. You’ll have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities throughout your career, helping you continue to strengthen your practice, develop new skills and progress towards your career goals.

What we offer

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

• 30 days given out of term time plus B/H
• Free eye tests *
• Season ticket loan / bus pass *
• Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.
• Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace
• Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training, and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group committed to transforming lives through learning.

We provide a wide range of education and training, including Further Education, Higher Education, adult education and apprenticeships, supporting learners at different stages of their education and careers.

At the heart of everything we do is our award-winning Learning Philosophy, which shapes how we teach, support our learners and work together as colleagues. Our approach is built around three simple principles: Feel Safe, Find Purpose and Make Progress.

We recognise that everyone has a different starting point, experience and ambition. We work with our learners as individuals, helping them build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to progress.

As a colleague, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive organisation where learning, development and making a positive difference are central to what we do.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet or exceed the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team .

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check due to exposure to hazardous conditions.