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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
1. Location: Wakefield College
2. Salary: £33,202 to £35,224 per annum
3. Hours: 37 hours per week
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our Student Experience Team. This is a pivotal role which 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.
You’ll play a key part in maintaining and developing our Safeguarding strategy, delivering staff training and ensuring our safeguarding practice meets the highest standards. As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you’ll 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:
4. Support the Head of Safeguarding in developing and implementing safeguarding policies and strategy
5. Coordinate and deliver Safeguarding and Prevent training across the Group
6. Conduct and oversee risk assessments for students presenting safeguarding concerns
7. Liaise effectively with social workers, NHS services and other local safeguarding partners
8. Act as the Designated Teacher for children in care, contributing to PEP and CiC reviews
About you:
9. You will be an experienced Safeguarding professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
10. You will hold GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
11. You will have completed DSL training
12. A Level 4 qualification in a role related subject, and an IT qualification, e.g. ECDL or CLAIT or equivalent are desirable but not essential
13. You should also 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.
See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.
Benefits include:
14. Generous Annual Leave (30 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
15. Personal and Professional Development opportunities
16. Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
17. Discounted Metro Card Scheme
18. Cycle to Work Scheme
19. Access to employee assistance programme
20. Reduced price personal gym membership
21. Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
22. Annual Staff Recognition Awards
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, this includes 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 that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that 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.
We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all
23. Closing date: 12th April 2026
24. Interview date: 23rd April 2026
Safeguarding Statement
heart of Yorkshire education group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.