Safeguarding Team Leader
Closing in 13 days (21 May 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £33,331 - £35,798 per annum
Employer: UCS College Group
Location: Cannington College , Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 21 May 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Salary
£33,331 – £35,798 per annum
*Plus 20.3% Employer pension Contribution
37 hours
Permanent – All Year Round (AYR)
What will I be doing?
This role supports the College Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Crockers DSL in the effective delivery and administration of safeguarding services across the College. The post holder will be responsible for managing all safeguarding referrals, including triaging concerns, coordinating appropriate responses, and ensuring timely escalation to the DSL where required. They will oversee the reporting, monitoring, and maintenance of accurate and confidential safeguarding records in line with College Group policy and statutory requirements.
Working collaboratively with other Safeguarding Team Leaders across the Group, the post holder will help to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to safeguarding practice across all College sites. They will also work closely with the Student Experience Department, including the Residential Team, as well as other relevant staff to ensure safeguarding processes and interventions are delivered effectively and in accordance with established procedures.
In addition, this role will act as the Designated Teacher for their College, liaising closely with the Virtual School to support the educational progress and wellbeing of children in care and care-experienced learners.
What is in it for me?
UCS College Group offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
Discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity