Team Lead Safeguarding

DN Colleges Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Team Leader- Safeguarding to lead safeguarding and student support functions across multiple sites, ensuring learners are supported, retained and able to achieve their full potential.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Safeguarding, Counselling & Wellbeing, you will oversee the Safeguarding Caseworker and Learning & Behaviour teams and act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote a safe and supportive environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Previous safeguarding experience in a relevant setting.
• Ability to motivate, support and inspire staff teams.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including data analysis and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Safeguarding Caseworker and Learning & Behaviour teams with operational oversight.
• Undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Monitor student data and implement appropriate interventions and support plans.
• Maintain accurate records using learner management systems (e.g., CPOMS, ProSuite).
• Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies to support students.

Skills

Staff leadership

Data analysis

Communication

IT skills

Organisation

Education

Degree qualification (or working towards)

Job description

The vacancy

We are seeking an experienced and committed Team Leader- Safeguarding to join our Student Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead safeguarding and student support functions that contribute to an outstanding student experience, ensuring learners are supported, retained and able to achieve their full potential.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Safeguarding, Counselling & Wellbeing, you will lead the Safeguarding Caseworker and Learning & Behaviour teams, providing operational oversight, case management and guidance to staff. You will also undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting the College's safeguarding responsibilities and promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all students.

This role is ideal for an individual who is passionate about safeguarding, student wellbeing and delivering high-quality support services within an educational setting.

This is a Group role, and you will be expected to work across all DN Colleges sites, including Doncaster College in Doncaster, North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe, and University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL) in Scunthorpe

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Safeguarding Caseworker and Learning & Behaviour teams, providing effective operational management and support.
• Undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Monitor student data, identify concerns and implement appropriate interventions and support plans.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records using learner management systems, including CPOMS and ProSuite.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies to coordinate support for students.
• Make appropriate referrals to specialist internal and external support services.
• Contribute to staff training and the development of safeguarding and student support practices.
• Support the emotional wellbeing, resilience and independence of learners through a holistic approach.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, health and safety, and quality assurance procedures.
• Support managers across Student Services with operational matters and service improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• Degree qualification or willingness to work towards one, alongside GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• Previous safeguarding experience within a relevant setting.
• Ability to motivate, support and inspire staff teams.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including the ability to analyse and present data effectively.
• Strong organisational skills with a flexible, solution-focused and professional approach.

Benefits for working for DN Colleges

• Salary of £33,787 to £42,766 per annum.
• 35.5 hours per week.
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and two weeks' closure over Christmas.
• Access to a pension scheme.
• Opportunity to join the Health Scheme.
• Trade union membership options, including Unison, UCU and NEU.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing, safety and success of students.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Important Things to Note

Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

In DN Colleges we call this role Team Leader- Safeguarding but you might know this as Safeguarding Team Leader, Safeguarding Manager, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Student Safeguarding Lead or Student Support Team Leader.

We are not looking for agency support for this role.

If you need more information, please contact us at [e-mail].

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.