Safeguarding Team leader
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £33,331 - £35,798 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1558380 |
Summary
This role supports the College Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Crockers DSL in the effective delivery and administration of safeguarding services across the College. The post holder will be responsible for managing all safeguarding referrals, including triaging concerns, coordinating appropriate responses, and ensuring timely escalation to the DSL where required. They will oversee the reporting, monitoring, and maintenance of accurate and confidential safeguarding records in line with College Group policy and statutory requirements.
Working collaboratively with other Safeguarding Team Leaders across the Group, the post holder will help to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to safeguarding practice across all College sites. They will also work closely with the Student Experience Department, including the Residential Team, as well as other relevant staff to ensure safeguarding processes and interventions are delivered effectively and in accordance with established procedures.
In addition, this role will act as the Designated Teacher for their College, liaising closely with the Virtual School to support the educational progress and wellbeing of children in care and care-experienced learners.
UCS College Group offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
Generous pension scheme
Competitive holiday entitlement
Dedicated CPD days
2 wellbeing days
2-week Christmas closure
On-site discounted gym
Free parking
Discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!
Working collaboratively with other Safeguarding Team Leaders across the Group, the post holder will help to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to safeguarding practice across all College sites. They will also work closely with the Student Experience Department, including the Residential Team, as well as other relevant staff to ensure safeguarding processes and interventions are delivered effectively and in accordance with established procedures.
In addition, this role will act as the Designated Teacher for their College, liaising closely with the Virtual School to support the educational progress and wellbeing of children in care and care-experienced learners.
UCS College Group offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
Generous pension scheme
Competitive holiday entitlement
Dedicated CPD days
2 wellbeing days
2-week Christmas closure
On-site discounted gym
Free parking
Discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!