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We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Our Schools Team Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a chance to lead a committed Education Safeguarding Team within our forward-thinking Education & Learning service, making a real difference to the safety, wellbeing, and future of children across our schools.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic Leadership: Manage the Safeguarding Team and advise the Director and Local Safeguarding Board on statutory duties and pupil wellbeing
Expert Advisory: Provide advisory support, networking, and supervision for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and senior school leaders
Training & Development: Design and deliver comprehensive group training programmes for child protection staff and lead DSL networks across the borough
Monitoring & Compliance: Conduct safeguarding audits and monitor standards in alternative provision, residential, and out-of-county placements
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Represent education services at senior levels, including the Safeguarding Board, MAPPA, MARAC, and Channel Panel
Requirements:
Experienced safeguarding practitioner
Experienced manager
Passionate about keeping children safe and helping them reach their full potential
Resilient and self-motivated
Ability to provide expert advice and strategic leadership to school leaders and senior officers
Ability to promote best practice in education safeguarding across all schools
What we offer:
28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance
Paid employee volunteering scheme
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits
Career development through internal and external training opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club