At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding efforts, ensuring the safety and well-being of students in a secondary school.
- Company: Premier Education, dedicated to creating safe learning environments.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, full-time hours, and immediate start until October half-term.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and immediate impact in a dynamic school environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive educational setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding or child protection, preferably in an educational context.
Premier Education is recruiting an experienced candidate to work as the Designated Safeguarding Lead at a secondary school in Manchester. This is a full-time, temporary position starting immediately and continuing until the October half-term. The successful candidate will take operational responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, working closely with the headteacher, senior leaders, pastoral staff and external agencies.
The daily rate will be between £150 and £240, depending on the successful applicant's experience, training and suitability for the responsibilities of the role.
About the role
- Provide a visible and trusted point of contact for pupils, staff, families and external professionals.
- Respond to safeguarding concerns promptly, make informed decisions about appropriate action and ensure that accurate records are maintained.
- Act as the school's lead professional for safeguarding and child protection.
- Receive, assess and respond to concerns raised by pupils or staff.
- Manage safeguarding referrals and ensure appropriate action is taken.
- Make referrals to children's social care and other agencies where necessary.
- Liaise with the Local Authority Designated Officer when appropriate.
- Attend child protection conferences, strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings.
- Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date safeguarding records.
- Monitor vulnerable pupils and coordinate appropriate support.
- Support pupils who disclose abuse, neglect or other safeguarding concerns.
- Advise staff on safeguarding procedures and reporting responsibilities.
- Deliver safeguarding updates or briefings where required.
- Ensure staff follow the school's safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Support the school's responsibilities relating to online safety, attendance and Prevent.
- Ensure safeguarding practice reflects current statutory guidance.
About you
- This role requires a calm, knowledgeable and highly organised professional who can make sound decisions in sensitive and sometimes urgent situations.
- Have substantial safeguarding or child protection experience.
- Have worked in a school, education, social care, youth service or similar setting.
- Understand safeguarding procedures and referral pathways.
- Have a strong working knowledge of current statutory safeguarding guidance.
- Are confident working with external agencies and local authority services.
- Can prioritise a busy safeguarding caseload.
- Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and professionals.
- Are available full-time for an immediate start.
- Recognised Designated Safeguarding Lead training is desirable but not essential.
- Applications are also welcomed from experienced safeguarding professionals who have the relevant knowledge and transferable experience and are willing to complete or refresh DSL training promptly.
- Previous experience in a secondary school, pastoral leadership, family support, social care or multi-agency safeguarding would be particularly beneficial.
Apply
If you are an experienced safeguarding professional who can provide confident leadership and effective support from the outset, we would like to hear from you. Please ensure your CV clearly outlines your safeguarding experience, relevant training and work with children, families or external agencies. Applications will be reviewed as they are received due to the immediate start date.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, and safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Training Lead in Oldham employer: Premier Education
Premier Education Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and students. Located in Chester, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development and growth, ensuring that employees are equipped with the skills needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils with SEMH needs. With a focus on trauma-informed practices, you will be part of a dedicated team that values resilience and collaboration, making it a rewarding place to work.
