Designated Safeguarding Lead
hace 18 días
Altrincham
Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Altrincham. This is a term-time only role, starting in September 2026. Role Purpose • Lead safeguarding and make sure pupils feel safe, supported, and listened to., • Support children and young people with SEND, SEMH, trauma, or complex needs., • Work with staff, families, senior leaders, and outside agencies to improve safety, wellbeing, attendance, and engagement.Main Duties, • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing safeguarding concerns, referrals, child protection records, risk assessments, and multi-agency communication., • Build a strong safeguarding culture by training staff, giving guidance, spotting early warning signs, and making sure concerns are dealt with quickly and properly., • Monitor attendance, identify patterns or concerns, and create practical support plans to help pupils re-engage., • Provide pastoral support to pupils who may be dysregulated, anxious, vulnerable, or struggling with behaviour, transition, or emotional needs., • Work with SEND, pastoral, therapeutic, family support, and external professionals to create joined-up plans for pupils with complex needs., • Support senior leaders with safeguarding reports, policy updates, staff development, attendance planning, and wider wellbeing priorities.Requirements, • Able to start in September 2026., • Strong safeguarding experience., • Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, trauma, or complex needs., • Confident handling concerns, referrals, records, risk assessments, and working with outside agencies., • Able to monitor attendance, spot issues, and work with families to improve engagement. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.