Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Burnley, BB12 8ST |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Ideal Candidate
•Has experience of working within a safeguarding role either within a school or other relevant agency
•Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
•Has experience of multi-agency working
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Shuttleworth College?
•A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
•A strong culture of professional development and collaboration
Further details about the role
The Governors at Shuttleworth College are seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our safeguarding team. This role represents a rare opportunity for an experienced individual to play a vital role in ensuring that all our students are safe, supported and able to thrive both inside and outside of school.
About the Role
•Act as a central point of contact for new safeguarding concerns
•Manage a case load at level 2 on the Lancashire Continuum of Need and take a lead on all Early Help Assessments
•Make referrals to Children’s Social Care, Police and other relevant agencies
•Support vulnerable families in accessing appropriate support through referrals and ongoing engagement
•Ensure accurate and timely recording of all safeguarding information on CPOMS
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.