Deputy Safeguarding Lead

West London College

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

£36644

West London College, Wormwood Scrubs, Hammersmith and Fulham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 23 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a11f7109d1be43cea6cfc105177fd812

Full Job Description

Are you enthusiastic about shaping the educational journey of future leaders? Do you enjoy creating a learning environment that is supportive and enriching? We have a great opportunity for you! West London College is currently looking for a dynamic and visionary individual to join us as our Deputy Safeguarding Lead. This is a crucial position that will help us achieve excellence in education by making sure that every learner's journey is transformative, engaging, and empowering.

Key Purpose:

  • To deputise for the Head of Safeguarding (DSL) as necessary and to act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when the Head of Safeguarding is absent or unavailable.


  • To promote a safe college environment with a strong culture of awareness, where safeguarding students is understood as the highest priority for everyone.


  • To support the provision of the College strategy for student services, supporting and ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of this in line with the College's Strategic Plan and curriculum Plan and line with the College values, providing the highest standard of learning experience for students.


  • To report and work closely with |the Head of Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Attendance, and the rest of the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team, to provide a frontline safeguarding response, ensuring students are safe, secure and supported in line with current legislation in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2020) and other key statutory guidance.


  • What we offer:

    We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits to recognise the hard work they put into supporting our learners. As a member of the support team, you will receive the following

    At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who can share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Accountability and Inclusion.

    We have three college sites across West London: Ealing, Hammersmith, and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College, you will have a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in our students' education and future.

    As a diverse College in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities.

    Eye care vouchers

    -Cycle to Work scheme

    -Season ticket loan

    -Computer loan

    -Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

    -Continuous Professional Development

    -Access to Perkbox, our rewards and discount platform.

    -Access to the Colleges Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

    -Discount at the College's on-site hair and beauty salon