Are you experienced in leading a department, highly knowledgable about Safeguarding and student progress? This role is a crucial member of the senior management team, reporting to the Assistant Principal.
Reed FE are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring learning support assistants to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.
Head of Safeguarding and Pastoral
Greater Manchester
Interm - £350 per day (negotiable)
Immediate start
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.
Duties & Responsibilities;
*Responsible for the development, implementation and management of provision within the Department.
*Ensure that the support arrangements meet the needs of the student population, in line with statutory guidance and Ofsted DfE expectations.
*To fully embrace being a ’Leader of Learning’ and ensure the delivery of outstanding safeguarding and pastoral support within the Department, sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality provision.
*Ensure compliance college Policy and local, regional and national safeguarding and pastoral guidelines and legislation
*Monitor key performance data and implement associated remedial actions, ensuring compliance and accuracy at all times.
*Line manage staff including providing support, appraisals, identify development needs and opportunities and managing performance in line with college HR procedures.
*Effectively manage resources in line with budget allocations
Requirements;
*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’.
*Proven track record of management of a large and diverse team.
*Must have experience in quality assurance/control processes and procedure and in particular SAR processes and business planning.
*Experience of effective resource and performance management utilising computerised management information systems.
*Experience of staff training and appraisal.
*Demonstration of ability and vision in developing the curriculum.
*Interpersonal leadership skills.
"All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.
Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter."
Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:
*Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges and training providers in the area
*1-2-1 Specialist SEN Consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf. CV writing and job interview tips!
*The ability to sign up to a Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
*Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
*Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
*Eye Test and Spectacle Vouchers
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking ’Apply Now’. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.