St Brendan's Sixth Form College
2026-56 - Safeguarding Officer - Deputy DSL
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Safeguarding Officer - Deputy DSL
Support Services Directorate
Salary: £32,199 to £35,395 per annum pro rata
Hours: Full Time / Term Time
Closing Date: Monday 12 October 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 2026-56
Safeguarding Officer (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
37 hours, Term Time only
Grade G: £28,189 to £30,987 per annum
We are seeking a committed, compassionate, and proactive Safeguarding Officer (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) to join our highly regarded Student Services team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a pivotal role in promoting the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of our students and helping to create an outstanding safeguarding culture across the College.
About The Role
Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead's (Operational Lead and Strategic Lead), you will provide expert advice, guidance, and support on safeguarding and child protection matters, ensuring students receive the appropriate interventions and support when they need it most. You will contribute to safeguarding assessments, referrals, and multi-agency working, while supporting colleagues across the College to identify and respond effectively to safeguarding concerns.
As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will deputise for the DSL's when required and work with a range of external agencies including Children's Social Care, the Police, CAMHS, and other specialist services. You will also play an important role in staff training, policy development, safeguarding awareness, and maintaining high-quality safeguarding records.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young people and supporting their wellbeing and welfare.
- Has experience within a safeguarding, child protection, or pastoral support environment.
- Possesses a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the Prevent Duty.
- Is confident working with external agencies and managing sensitive and complex cases.
- Can communicate effectively and sensitively with students, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Has excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding practice and continuous professional development.
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A Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject area (or equivalent experience), GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above), and a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification are essential.
Why Join St Brendan's?
At St Brendan's, we are proud of our inclusive, supportive, and ambitious community. We are committed to helping every student achieve their full potential and recognise the vital role safeguarding plays in enabling young people to thrive.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while developing your own professional expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Safeguarding Statement
St Brendan's Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all other safer recruitment checks in line with statutory guidance.
Important Information for Applicants
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- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
- Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the closing date.
- The use of generative AI in applications is monitored. Any use of AI to support your application must be declared.
- This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We strive to be representative of the community we serve and know that diverse talent builds a better College and provides an enhanced experience for our students. We’re committed to building an organisation where everyone is welcome, supported, and able to thrive.
Equality and diversity are fundamental to our core beliefs and values. That’s why we welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions, disabilities, and ages in everything we do.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
We are values-driven, and our vision is to provide an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all our students, so that all of them will learn, thrive, and lead successful lives.
The safeguarding of all students is paramount, and this approach is embedded into everything we do. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines and having regard to all relevant guidance, any offer of employment will be subject to a comprehensive checking process including satisfactory references from current and previous employers, DBS Enhanced Disclosure, and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates.
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