Ref: 155471
Location: Wakefield College
Salary: £33,202 to £35,224 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our Student Experience Team. This pivotal role supports the Head of Safeguarding in ensuring that all students, especially those in vulnerable groups such as children in care and young adult carers, are protected, supported and able to thrive in a safe and inclusive environment.
As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a key part in maintaining and developing our Safeguarding strategy, delivering staff training and ensuring our safeguarding practice meets the highest standards. You will liaise with external agencies, advocate for vulnerable learners and represent the Group in meetings such as Child Protection and Early Help reviews.
You will be required to:
* Support the Head of Safeguarding in developing and implementing safeguarding policies and strategy
* Coordinate and deliver Safeguarding and Prevent training across the Group
* Conduct and oversee risk assessments for students presenting safeguarding concerns
* Liaise effectively with social workers, NHS services and other local safeguarding partners
* Act as the Designated Teacher for children in care, contributing to PEP and CiC reviews
About you:
You are an experienced Safeguarding professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
* You hold GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
* You have completed DSL training
* An A Level 4 qualification in a related subject and an IT qualification (e.g., ECDL, CLAIT or equivalent) are desirable but not essential
* You have experience in a wide range of safeguarding work related practice and successful problem solving and conflict resolution
Values
Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits include:
* Generous Annual Leave (30 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
* Personal and Professional Development opportunities
* Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
* Discounted Metro Card Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Reduced price personal gym membership
* Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
* Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Closing date: 23rd April 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.
All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means applicants are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions that are not “Protected.”
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years, you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked / resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
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