Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Type: Trainee
Location: Weybridge, KT13 8TT

Description:

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Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing – 37 hours per week 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm Friday. 52 weeks per year
–£44,130.70 (BRK41) per annum

Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their
career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and
values that they will need for their careers.

If you’re passionate about education and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you passionate about safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people?

Are you an inspirational and experienced safeguarding leader dedicated to fostering a secure, supportive, and thriving learning
environment for young people? Do you possess a strategic vision and the expertise to lead and empower a dedicated team? If so,
Brooklands technical College invites you to apply for the pivotal role of Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing, based at our Weybridge
campus.

About the role:

In this vital role, as Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety, happiness, and
academic success of our students. Your role will also include:

* Providing strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of safeguarding and wellbeing across both Brooklands technical
College campus, ensuring a whole-college approach to creating a safe and supportive environment.
* Leading and managing the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team, including the recruitment, induction, supervision, performance
management, and professional development of team members.
* Leading and managing the College Counsellor and trainee counsellors, including the recruitment, induction and professional
development
* Developing, implementing, and regularly reviewing the college’s safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures, and
protocols in line with statutory guidance and best practice.
* Acting as the lead point of contact for external safeguarding agencies, including local authorities, police, and health
services, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

To fulfil the role of Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing you will have:

* Extensive and demonstrable experience working directly with young people in a senior safeguarding and wellbeing leadership role
within an educational setting.
* Proven expertise in acting as a Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead, managing complex safeguarding cases, and making high-level
referrals to statutory agencies.
* A deep understanding of inter-agency working and a proven track record of building and maintaining effective partnerships with
local authorities, police, health services, and other relevant external agencies.
* Significant experience in leading, managing, and developing a multi-disciplinary safeguarding and wellbeing team, fostering a
culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and reflective practice.
* Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower a team to achieve outstanding outcomes.
* A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant statutory legislation, guidance, and best practices related to
safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing in the Further Education sector.
* The ability to strategically develop, implement, and review robust safeguarding policies, procedures, and protocols that are
compliant with statutory requirements and best practice.
* Proven experience in designing and delivering high-quality safeguarding training and development programmes for all levels of
staff.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students,
staff, parents/carers, and external agencies.
* Experience in managing budgets and resources effectively to ensure the efficient and impactful delivery of safeguarding
services.
* A proactive and solution-focused approach to identifying and addressing safeguarding risks and challenges.

What we offer:

* Generous holiday entitlement
* Financial benefits and discounts
* Pension (TPS or LGPS)
* Free on-site parking
* Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
* Employee recognition schemes
* Opportunities for professional development
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students

Brooklands College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace
and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran
status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be carried
out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
and 2 satisfactory references

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