Your future is here A place to inspire Here at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here you will be at the forefront of curriculum development and innovation, ensuring our learners are equipped with the skills, behaviours and experiences to achieve at college and thrive in life. Here you will have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career, whilst leading in a large and vibrant college that puts its learners at the heart of everything it does. Who we need We are seeking to appoint an safeguarding and Behaviour Manager to: We are looking to appoint a Safeguarding and Behaviour Manager to play a pivotal role in creating a safe and supportive environment for all Nottingham College students. The successful candidate will: · Lead the safeguarding team in delivering the College’s Safeguarding offer, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and providing students with a safe and positive experience. · Design, develop, and deliver a wide range of high-quality safeguarding and Prevent-related training for staff and students. Training must be compliant with legislation, align with local authority referral procedures, reflect identified risks (both locally and nationally), and promote best practice. This includes delivering accredited specialist training and tailored sessions to meet the organisation’s complex needs. · Provide ongoing professional development and training opportunities for the safeguarding team to ensure continuous improvement and up-to-date knowledge. · Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Line Manager in overseeing the team of Designated Safeguarding Officers and First Response Officers—offering practical guidance, problem-solving, and accountability. · Lead the implementation of the Prevent Duty, including managing the associated action plan and risk assessment. Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Prevent across all college sites, apprenticeships, and subcontracted provision. · Act as Designate for Looked After Learners, contributing to the development of strategies and policies aimed at reducing barriers to education and improving retention among Looked After and Vulnerable Learners. · Manage a team of Behaviour Mentors, supporting students with complex needs by developing tailored support plans, incorporating appropriate technologies and strategies to enhance learning and engagement. What you’ll bring The ideal candidate will have experience within Safeguarding and Behaviour · Extensive experience in a senior safeguarding role, handling complex issues such as abuse, neglect, radicalisation, and child sexual exploitation (CSE). · A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory duties, and relevant national guidance. · Current expertise in supporting young people facing significant behavioural and emotional challenges. · A comprehensive understanding of safeguarding referral pathways, support services, and legal responsibilities, ideally within a large and complex organisation. · Proven experience in designing and delivering training for staff and students on safeguarding and behaviour management topics. · A track record of leading and managing teams to effectively plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate safeguarding and behaviour strategies within an educational context. · Demonstrated ability to manage highly sensitive and complex situations, exercising sound judgement, discretion, and professionalism. For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Rebecca Butcher Interviews / Assessments are planned for: week commencing 7th July Why Join us Competitive salary –£41,560 to £43,660per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts) 39 days Annual Leave 8 Bank Holidays Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme A place to belong At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood. We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected. Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported. Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college. Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career. Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. Apply If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply. We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability.