At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and advocate for students' wellbeing while ensuring safeguarding standards are met.
- Company: Windsor Forest Colleges Group, a leading education provider in the South East.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, career progression, and free onsite parking.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to student welfare and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and contribute to a safe learning environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding, education, or social care; Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
The predicted salary is between 18542 - 19943 £ per year.
Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our Strodes campus on a part-time term-time only basis. This role involves working 20 hours per week over 41 term-time weeks per year. The role pays on Scale K of the Support Staff pay scale offering a pro-rata salary of K30 £18,541.78 up to K33 £19,942.99 (K30 £37,263 up to K33 £40,079 FTE).
Safeguarding sits at the heart of Windsor Forest Colleges Group, and as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Strode's College, you will play a central role in protecting, supporting, and advocating for our vibrant student community. Reporting directly to the Director of Safeguarding (DSL) and Wellbeing, this role shares essential responsibility for embedding statutory safeguarding standards, promoting an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and upholding student wellbeing and morale across the campus.
Your duties will focus heavily on case management, inter-agency collaboration, and statutory intervention. You will represent the college in key multi-agency forums, including:
- Child Protection conferences
- Early Help Assessments (EHA)
- Team Around the Family (TAF)
- Child in Need (CiN)
- Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings
Furthermore, you will contribute directly to Section 17/Section 47 assessments and Channel/radicalisation referrals. Serving as an expert adviser, you will upskill staff on complex protection issues, including FGM and radicalisation awareness, with a sharp focus on vulnerable groups, SEN learners, and young carers.
You will manage robust record-keeping via CPOMS and ILPs in compliance with GDPR, oversee secure file transfers, handle sensitive allegations involving staff alongside senior leadership, link with the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB), and assist the DSL with official governance reporting.
To be considered for this post, candidates must demonstrate high levels of professional competence and proven safeguarding experience within education, social care, or vocational environments. Essential requirements include Level 2 qualifications (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, outstanding accuracy in record-keeping, and a thorough appreciation of current youth legislation. Applications are also welcomed from experienced youth or community workers possessing the drive to undergo comprehensive specialist training.
The successful candidate must display exceptional judgement, an unwavering commitment to listening to the student voice, and the ability to maintain the highest standards of effectiveness to protect both our learners and the Colleges' reputation.
About Us: The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Our staff benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
- Free onsite parking at all sites
- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
- Onsite Coffee Shop
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Strodes in Surrey employer: Windsor Forest Colleges
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. As a Learning Support Assistant at the Berkshire College of Agriculture, you will benefit from a term-time schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional development within a vibrant educational community dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives.
