Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Salary: Grade 7 point 19 - 25 £32,061 - £36,363 Start Date: 1st September 2026 Working Hours: 37 hours per week 8am - 4pm Please note this post is full year, not term time only 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 3 on the Lancashire Continuum of Need
• 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
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
Why Join Shuttleworth College?
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• A strong culture of professional development and collaboration
• Excellent holiday allowance of 26 days per year (increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service) plus bank holidays.
Full application pack available from our website. Closing date Friday 3rd July at 9.00am Shuttleworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and the appointment will be conditional upon DBS enhanced clearance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that you must declare all spent and unspent cautions and convictions (except those that are protected). These declarations are compulsory to ensure that we are complying with our statutory safeguarding obligations. To view our full safeguarding policy please look at our website. Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange .


• 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
Why Join Shuttleworth College?
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• A strong culture of professional development and collaboration
• Excellent holiday allowance of 26 days per year (increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service) plus bank holidays.