Safeguarding Lead

4 days ago


Greater Manchester, United Kingdom The Manchester College Full time
About The Manchester College

We are a forward-thinking education provider that puts the needs of our students at the heart of everything we do.

Salary

The salary for this role is approximately £48,000 per annum, based on experience. This is a competitive salary that reflects the importance of this role within our organization.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to lead our safeguarding efforts as a Head of Statutory Safeguarding and Support. This is a challenging but rewarding role that requires strong leadership and management skills, as well as a deep understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that we meet our statutory duties under Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) and for developing, planning, delivering, and monitoring student support and experience.

We are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all our students, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. To develop, implement, and maintain effective safeguarding policies and procedures.
  2. To lead the delivery of safeguarding training and awareness-raising activities.
  3. To work closely with other teams to ensure that safeguarding is integrated into all aspects of college life.
Requirements
  • A degree-level qualification or relevant industrial experience or professional qualification.
  • A recognised teaching qualification.
  • Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 or equivalent.

In addition to these qualifications, the successful candidate will have significant experience of leading safeguarding arrangements in an education setting, including operational responsibility for safeguarding.

Working at The Manchester College

We are proud of our inclusive and diverse community, and we strive to create a positive and supportive working environment for all our staff. We offer a range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of our staff, including free breakfast and cycle-to-work scheme.



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