Safeguarding Team Leader

£28260 - £32310

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making 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’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We are seeking a knowledgeable, calm and responsive Safeguarding Team Leader to help deliver an exceptional safeguarding service across Nottingham College. You’ll coordinate day-to-day safeguarding operations, support staff across multiple campuses, and ensure robust case management and multi-agency liaison are always in place.

This is a key leadership role for someone who’s confident navigating complex safeguarding concerns while providing professional oversight, guidance and assurance to both colleagues and students.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a safeguarding professional with significant experience supporting vulnerable learners. You’ll also bring an excellent working knowledge of safeguarding legislation, a confident approach to external meetings and a calm, methodical mindset.

You’ll also need:

· Proven experience managing safeguarding cases and referrals

· The ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team

· Up-to-date understanding of KCSiE, Children’s Act 1989, Prevent and contextual safeguarding

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with social care, the police, and education staff

· High attention to detail in case recording and information sharing

· Confidence to contribute to policy development and represent the college at external meetings

· A clear, learner-centred ethos and commitment to inclusive safeguarding

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Natalie Stokes on natalie.stokes@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: 24th June 2025

Why Join us

Competitive salary – £28,260 to £32,310 FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
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.

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