Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Full Time Equivalent £31,789
Part time role, hours and weeks of work are negotiable and can be agreed to reflect the needs of the post holder and the operational requirements of the college.
Bishop Burton College is seeking a confident and experienced safeguarding professional to join its Student Services team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in safeguarding, child protection and wellbeing, who is passionate about supporting young people and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be a resilient and organised individual, able to manage complex situations with professionalism, maintain confidentiality, and provide clear guidance to staff, students and external partners, while upholding high standards of safeguarding practice.
You may currently be working in a safeguarding-focused role such as a Safeguarding Officer, DSL or Deputy DSL within a school or college, or in a pastoral, youth work, social care or family support position. In your current role, you are likely already managing safeguarding concerns, making referrals, and working closely with external agencies such as social care, police and mental health services. You may also be providing guidance to colleagues and supporting individuals at risk, while maintaining accurate and confidential records and contributing to a safe and supportive environment.
Bishop Burton College offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a supportive and student-focused environment. Based at Bishop Burton College the role provides variety and the chance to work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals. The College is committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing, and you will play a key role in strengthening its safeguarding culture, developing practice and supporting positive outcomes for learners, making it an ideal next step for someone looking to progress their career in a meaningful and impactful way.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays, all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests for DSE users
- 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the UK's points-based immigration system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Sunday 14th June 2026
Interview date: Friday 26th June 2026
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this is a position of trust, the successful candidate will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), barring (where applicable), reference, qualification and health checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The College is an equal opportunities employer.
