Vacancy
MTC Training is a multi‑award winning Independent Training Provider delivering high quality engineering apprenticeships and upskilling training courses.
Position Summary
The Designated Safeguarding Lead will be responsible for taking the lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection (including online safety) across MTC Training. This includes ensuring compliance with statutory guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education), developing and maintaining robust safeguarding policies and procedures, and acting as the primary point of contact for safeguarding concerns. The DSL will champion a culture of vigilance, safety, and wellbeing for all learners and staff, and will work closely with employer partners, external agencies, and the wider safeguarding team.
Key Activities
Strategic Leadership & Compliance
* Lead on all matters relating to safeguarding, child protection, and online safety.
* Develop, implement, and regularly review safeguarding policies and procedures in line with statutory guidance and best practice.
* Ensure all staff understand and follow safeguarding protocols, including referral processes and early help interventions.
* Maintain accurate, confidential, and secure records of safeguarding concerns, referrals, and actions.
Operational Duties
* Act as the primary point of contact for safeguarding concerns for staff, learners, and employer partners.
* Make referrals to local authority children’s social care and other relevant agencies as required.
* Support staff in making referrals and provide expert advice and guidance on safeguarding matters.
* Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, reviews, and multi‑agency meetings.
* Monitor and support the work of safeguarding deputies, ensuring high standards are maintained.
Training & Culture
* Lead staff training and induction on safeguarding and child protection.
* Promote a culture of listening to learners and taking account of their wishes and feelings.
* Ensure ongoing professional development in safeguarding for yourself and the team.
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant safeguarding qualification (e.g. Level 3/5 DSL training).
* Proven experience in a safeguarding role within education or training.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance, and statutory responsibilities.
* Experience working with young people, particularly in apprenticeship or specialist settings.
Desirable
* Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
* Experience in multi‑agency working and supporting vulnerable learners.
* Additional qualifications in mental health, counselling, or pastoral care.
Education
* Evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, child protection, or related areas.
About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.
The MTCs engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.
Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTCs engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.
The MTC has world‑class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UKs High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
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