Team Lead Safeguarding

Dn Colleges Group; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Safeguarding to lead the Safeguarding Caseworker and Learning & Behaviour teams within Student Services. You will oversee case management, ensure safeguarding responsibilities, and promote a safe environment for all students across DN Colleges sites, including Doncaster College and UCNL in Scunthorpe.

This role requires safeguarding expertise, strong leadership, and a commitment to high-quality student support and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent, or working toward one.
• Prior safeguarding experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to motivate, support and inspire staff teams including safeguarding staff.
• Excellent communication and IT skills with data analysis ability.
• Strong organisational and professional approach with flexible problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safeguarding Caseworker and Learning & Behaviour teams with operational management.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Monitor student data and implement interventions and support plans.
• Maintain records using CPOMS and ProSuite.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to coordinate student support.
• Refer students to specialist services when needed.
• Contribute to staff training on safeguarding and student support.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths (A-C/4+)

Tools

CPOMS

ProSuite

LMS

Job description

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.