Head of Safeguarding and Pastoral Support

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Job description
The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of students.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Head of Safeguarding and Pastoral Support - initially based at our Wythenshawe Campus on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) basis.

The purpose of the role is to provide effective management and leadership of statutory safeguarding (in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) and the development, planning, delivery and monitoring of student support and experience.

As a key member of the College Management Team and one of a team of Heads of Department within your area, you will report to the Assistant Principal or Director in the management and operation of the Department. You will be required to deliver high quality, student focused support to meet statutory requirements, internal and external standards. You will be responsible for the direct line management of safeguarding and pastoral support staff ensure delivery of outstanding quality focused education and support. You will work with the Assistant Principal or Director of to effectively manage and deploy budgets and resources. Your role will include the collection, analysis and reporting of data.

This role will fulfil the Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP) role under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Principal.

You will lead on Positive Behaviour and Disciplinary within a student support capacity, ensuring Policy and Procedures are followed.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the welfare and support needs of Care Experienced young people meet statutory expectations and guidance.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree Level Qualification or relevant industrial experience or professional qualification.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Numeracy and literacy skills (to level 2 or equivalent).

• Must have experience of leading Safeguarding arrangements in an Education setting i.e. as a Designated Professional with operational responsibility for safeguarding.
• Exceptional knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable students with unmet safeguarding or pastoral support needs.
• Must have credibility in assessing and advising safeguarding/pastoral matters and providing effective supervision for safeguarding and pastoral themes.
• Significant experience of managing safeguarding and pastoral risk factors and the provision of effective 'Early Help'.

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Free breakfast.
• 3 well-being days.
• In-house training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career.
• A vast array of career development opportunities.
• We pride ourselves on offering a favourable pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution.
• Discounts on your health care through Simply Health.
• Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist.
• Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase.
• Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers.

Safeguarding

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal opportunities statement

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 02/10/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!