Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Shuttleworth College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm (term time only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7 point 19 – 25 (pro rata for Term time: £27,109 - £30,747)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Ideal Candidate

•Has experience of working within a safeguarding role either within a school or other relevant agency

•Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

•Has experience of multi-agency working

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Shuttleworth College?

•A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team

•A strong culture of professional development and collaboration

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The Governors at Shuttleworth College are seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our safeguarding team. This role represents a rare opportunity for an experienced individual to play a vital role in ensuring that all our students are safe, supported and able to thrive both inside and outside of school.

About the Role

•Act as a central point of contact for new safeguarding concerns

•Manage a case load at level 2 on the Lancashire Continuum of Need and take a lead on all Early Help Assessments

•Make referrals to Children’s Social Care, Police and other relevant agencies

•Support vulnerable families in accessing appropriate support through referrals and ongoing engagement

•Ensure accurate and timely recording of all safeguarding information on CPOMS

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

DDSL Oct 2026.pdf - 416 KB (opens in new tab)

DDSL application pack Oct 2026.pdf - 744 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shuttleworth College

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1072 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Shuttleworth College website
• Email address: applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01282 682300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shuttleworth-college

Arranging a visit to Shuttleworth College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk.

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