Doncaster College
Team Lead Safeguarding
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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.
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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 authorized 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.
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We are not looking for agency support for this role.
If you need more information, please contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.
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 organization. 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.
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