Qualifications and Training
* GCSE English and Maths (Grade 5+/C+ or above) or equivalent.
* Appropriate DSL/safeguarding qualifications or training.
* Evidence of commitment to further personal and professional development.
Desirable Qualifications and Training
* Advanced safeguarding qualifications or training.
* Mental health qualification or training.
* Online safety qualification or training.
* First Aid qualification/training.
Experience
Essential Experience
* Successful experience of working with children and young people from a variety of backgrounds in an educational, safeguarding, welfare or support setting.
* Experience of working with families, external agencies and other stakeholders.
* Experience of maintaining accurate records, safeguarding documentation and case notes.
Desirable Experience
* Experience of supporting safeguarding casework in a secondary school.
* Experience of attending safeguarding or multi‑agency meetings.
* Experience of delivering staff briefings or safeguarding updates.
* Experience supporting vulnerable pupils including those with SEND or mental health needs.
* Experience of working under pressure, in a busy environment and dealing with confidential matters.
* Experience of communication with a range of individuals, including parents/carers and outside agencies.
* Experience of using a range of IT packages.
Skills and Knowledge – Essential
* Full understanding of child protection and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
* Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance relating to working with children and young people, including knowledge of school and Trust responsibilities.
* Awareness of local and national agencies that provide support for children and their families.
* Ability to identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
* A realistic appreciation of the challenges involved in working with children and young people.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Commitment to keeping up to date with current legislation, processes and training.
* Commitment to improving safeguarding processes and practices.
* Ability to travel to meetings, training and external agencies as required in order to fulfil the full remit of the role.
Skills and Knowledge – Desirable
* Knowledge of local safeguarding processes and referral pathways.
* Awareness of contextual safeguarding, Prevent and online safety risks.
* Experience of supporting safeguarding training or awareness activities.
Personal Qualities – Essential
* High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
* Approachable and able to build positive professional relationships.
* Confidence, optimism and resilience.
* Empathy, sensitivity, compassion and understanding.
Personal Qualities – Desirable
* Ability to use initiative and work independently.
* Flexible and adaptable approach to changing situations and priorities.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice.
Employee Benefits
* Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE).
* Free membership to all Anglian Leisure Sports Centres – Bassingbourn, Bottisham, Sawston, Joyce Frankland, Linton and Netherhall.
* 20% discount on Adult Education classes run by Anglian Learning schools.
* Employee assistance programme via Health Assured.
* Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
* Discounted eye care vouchers.
* Annual flu jab vouchers.
* Access to a wide range of discounts on high street and online shopping via ‘Teacher Discounts’ and the ‘Blue Light’ card.
* Investment in personal development.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly organised professional to join Sawston Village College as Safeguarding Manager.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Principal / Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to support the day‑to‑day operational safeguarding practice across the College. The role will involve supporting the identification, recording and management of safeguarding concerns, maintaining accurate and compliant safeguarding systems, and contributing to effective multi‑agency working to secure the best outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
The postholder will work collaboratively with pastoral and safeguarding colleagues to ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded and acted upon promptly and in line with statutory guidance. They will help maintain robust safeguarding systems, support safeguarding referrals, and contribute to staff safeguarding awareness and training across the school.
The Safeguarding Manager will act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), supporting the DSL in managing safeguarding and child protection matters, liaising with external agencies, and providing safeguarding advice and guidance to staff where appropriate. The postholder will also be the school’s Domestic Abuse Lead and Prevent Lead, with operational responsibility for areas including Prevent, contextual safeguarding and domestic abuse support, working closely with the DSL and external agencies where appropriate.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed and resilient individual who is passionate about safeguarding and making a positive difference to the lives of young people within a highly successful and inclusive school community.
Please note this role involves ad hoc travel to various sites within the local area which are not always easily accessible via public transport. There may be a requirement for time to be worked at evenings or weekends in the event of an urgent safeguarding issue.
About the Safeguarding Team
Sawston Village College has an experienced safeguarding team, supported by a large pastoral team of non‑teaching Year Leads. Colleagues within these teams promote a positive whole‑school safeguarding culture. The team fosters positive relationships with pupils and their families and has strong connections with a range of external agencies, enabling us to ensure a holistic approach to addressing safeguarding and wellbeing concerns.
Commitment to safeguarding
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex‑Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.
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