Designated Safeguarding Lead (multi site)
Dates: ASAP - 23/10/2026
Location: Devon (Exeter & Plymouth)
Salary: £140 - £179.49 per day (up to £35k perm salary equivalent)
Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Type: Temp-to-perm contract
This role is suitable for experienced applicants only who have previously worked in a SEND‑specific Designated Safeguarding Lead role.
Applicants should have previous experience in the same/similar role relating to child safeguarding and be able to integrate quickly with the current team. It would be advantageous if you have experience/training in:
* CPOMS
* Arbor
* Advanced Child Protection
* Previous work experience in a SEND‑specific education setting (Alternative Provision / Special School)
Key competencies sought are:
* Confident speaking with parents
* Experienced at working with external clients, agents, LA and service providers
* Skilled at supporting children and recognising early signs for concern
* Good at presenting information
* Accurate with data
* Good empathy & interpersonal skills when working together with families
Preferred experience and qualifications
* Education‑relevant qualifications in supporting teaching & learning
* Good experience supporting young people in an education setting
* Understanding and expertise in supporting learners with SEND
* Skills & strategies in supporting emotional wellbeing
* Tenacity & resilience to manage, influence & effect positive behaviours & decisions in learners
* The ability to present a strong role model for young people, including having fun!
* Collaborative and pro‑active working practices
* A strong sense of responsibility & work ethic
Benefits
* Bright HR – online HR management portal also offering partner discounts
* Employee Assist – independent healthcare perks
* Free training – role specific & relevant, accredited training
* Employee Support Assistant – dedicated colleagues to support our employees
* Pension scheme
* Company events
* Free uniform
Not suitable for applicants
* Not currently based within the UK
* Require employer sponsorship for UK right to work
* Without UK schools experience
NB you will need your own transport and business insurance cover to be considered for this role. Travel expenses for business purposes will be reimbursed twice a month.
This role will be run on a temp‑to‑perm contract requiring a 60‑paid day trial before transferring to permanent contract pending successful appointment after trial. Elementa is the recruiting partner; the successful candidate will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa, including full vetting & background checks, satisfactory referencing and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20) unless you have a current DBS on the updated service.
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