Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Strode’s
This Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead role involves working 20 hours per week over 41 term-time weeks per year. The role pays on Scale K of the Support Staff pay scale offering a pro-rata salary of K30 £18,541.78 up to K33 £ 19,942.99 (K30 £37,263 up to K33 £40,079 FTE).
Safeguarding sits at the heart of Windsor Forest Colleges Group, and as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Strode's College, you will play a central role in protecting, supporting, and advocating for our vibrant student community. Reporting directly to the Director of Safeguarding (DSL) and Wellbeing, this role shares essential responsibility for embedding statutory safeguarding standards, promoting an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and upholding student wellbeing and morale across the campus.
Beyond day-to-day welfare monitoring, your duties will focus heavily on case management, inter-agency collaboration, and statutory intervention. You will represent the college in key multi-agency forums, including Child Protection conferences, Early Help Assessments (EHA), Team Around the Family (TAF), Child in Need (CiN), and Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings, while contributing directly to Section 17/Section 47 assessments and Channel/radicalisation referrals. Serving as an expert adviser, you will upskill staff on complex protection issues, including FGM and radicalisation awareness, with a sharp focus on vulnerable groups, SEN learners, and young carers. Furthermore, you will manage robust record-keeping via CPOMS and ILPs in compliance with GDPR, oversee secure file transfers, handle sensitive allegations involving staff alongside senior leadership, link with the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB), and assist the DSL with official governance reporting.
To be considered for this full-time post, candidates must demonstrate high levels of professional competence and proven safeguarding experience within education, social care, or vocational environments. Essential requirements include Level 2 qualifications (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, outstanding accuracy in record-keeping, and a thorough appreciation of current youth legislation. However, applications are also welcomed from experienced youth or community workers possessing the drive to undergo comprehensive specialist training. The successful candidate must display exceptional judgement, an unwavering commitment to listening to the student voice, and the ability to maintain the highest standards of effectiveness to protect both our learners and the College’s reputation.
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
Our staff benefit from:
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
Free onsite parking at all sites
Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley CollegePlease be advised that the vacancy will close on 21st August 2026.
Interviews will be held week commencing 7th September 2026.
To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.
Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list
Salary description
£18541.00 - £19943.00 per year