Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Location: Castleford College

Hours: 37 hours per week

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our Student Experience Team. This is a pivotal role which supports the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring that all students, especially those in vulnerable groups such as children in care and young adult carers are protected, supported and able to thrive in a safe and inclusive environment.

You’ll play a key part in maintaining and developing our Safeguarding strategy, delivering staff training and ensuring our safeguarding practice meets the highest standards. As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you’ll liaise with external agencies, advocate for vulnerable learners and represent the Group in meetings such as Child Protection and Early Help reviews.

You will be required to:

• Support the Safeguarding Manager in developing and implementing safeguarding policies and strategy
• Coordinate and deliver Safeguarding and Prevent training across the Group
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments for students presenting safeguarding concerns
• Liaise effectively with social workers, NHS services and other local safeguarding partners
• Act as the Designated Teacher for children in care, contributing to PEP and CiC reviews

About you:

You will be an experienced Safeguarding professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

• You will hold GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• You will have completed DSL training
• A Level 4 qualification in a role related subject, and an IT qualification, e.g. ECDL or CLAIT or equivalent are desirable but not essential
• You should also have experience in a wide range of safeguarding work related practice and successful problem solving and conflict resolution

Values

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day – Click to watch

See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Find out more here.

Closing date: 18th November 2025

Interview date: 25th November 2025

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

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