Designated Safeguarding

2 months ago

Royston, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Designated Safeguarding & Pastoral Lead - Royston Area, Hertfordshire

We are seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding & Pastoral Lead to join our leadership team in the Royston area. This is a rewarding role for a dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact in a specialist educational and care environment, supporting young people with complex learning and physical needs.

Location: Near Royston, Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire border
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

About the Role

As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will be responsible for managing safeguarding matters, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and students in both educational and residential settings. This role requires a strong leader with the experience and knowledge to guide safeguarding policies and pastoral care in line with statutory guidelines and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the safeguarding process, receiving and managing referrals and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and statutory guidelines
Lead and develop site practices around behaviour management, attendance, and safeguarding, implementing policies effectively
Provide behaviour and safeguarding training to staff and ensure consistent policy adherence across the team
Communicate effectively with parents, carers, staff, and external agencies regarding the progress of students and intervention strategies
Support Service Leads with strategic development in pastoral, wellbeing, and preparing for adulthood, contributing to policy review and formation
Maintain strong compliance practices, conducting audits, and supporting during OFSTED and CQC inspectionsQualifications and Experience:

DSL Level 3 training (or higher) and experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English & Maths
Proven experience in developing pastoral interventions within a special needs environment
Background in leadership within a residential setting (e.g., Children's or Adult Care Home) is highly desirable
Knowledge of ASD intervention strategies, such as TEACCH or Attention Autism
Strong track record of translating policy into effective practice and managing complex situations

If you are passionate about safeguarding and pastoral care and have the skills and experience to lead in this area, we encourage you to apply for this impactful role. Join us in providing a safe, supportive environment for young people with special needs.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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