Safeguarding and Welfare Manager (Term Time only 2 SDDs)
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1SU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 05e7cb94-c851-4d43-b2bb-a3a31c5720d3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a suitably experienced professional to work in partnership with our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to assist in the responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the School and to take full accountability in the absence of the DSL. Candidates would be involvedin participating in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, contributing to student assessment and thereby supporting the whole school, students and their families in safeguarding and child protection.
This role would suit a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead or someone willing to undergo training. Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience in working closely with children, and possess the ability to communicate diplomatically and tactfully with adults.
Self motivation is key along with a good knowledge of IT and a broad knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection.
What the school offers its staff
The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. Barton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.
We are looking for a suitably experienced professional to work in partnership with our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to assist in the responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the School and to take full accountability in the absence of the DSL. Candidates would be involvedin participating in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, contributing to student assessment and thereby supporting the whole school, students and their families in safeguarding and child protection.
This role would suit a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead or someone willing to undergo training. Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience in working closely with children, and possess the ability to communicate diplomatically and tactfully with adults.
Self motivation is key along with a good knowledge of IT and a broad knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection.
What the school offers its staff
The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. Barton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.