Safeguarding Manager

Job Posted: 22 January 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £34,258-£40,882
• Industries: Education Management & Executive Miscellaneous

 Safeguarding Manager (Designated Teacher)

Location: Isle of Wight College - Newport

Working Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £34,258 - £40,882 per annum

Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Safeguard with Impact.

At The Isle of Wight College, safeguarding isn’t just a responsibility — it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re now looking for an exceptional and dynamic Safeguarding Manager (Designated Teacher) to lead our Safeguarding Officers and champion a culture of safeguarding excellence across the college.

This is a pivotal and highly influential role for an experienced safeguarding professional who thrives on making a real difference to young people’s lives.

About the Role

As Safeguarding Manager, you’ll provide visible, confident leadership to our Safeguarding Officer team — setting clear expectations, offering high-quality case supervision, and nurturing a culture of continuous professional development.

You’ll hold a defined caseload for vulnerable student groups, ensuring:

• Timely and proportionate risk assessments
• Robust safety planning
• High-quality, accurate record-keeping
• Effective multi-agency collaboration

With your expert knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), you’ll translate statutory guidance into high-impact operational practice that keeps students safe and supported.

Driving Data-Led Safeguarding

You’ll champion a data-informed safeguarding approach, analysing safeguarding, attendance, and behaviour trends to:

• Identify emerging risks
• Target early and effective interventions
• Measure impact and drive continuous improvement

You’ll also produce clear, insightful reports for senior leaders and governors, supporting strategic decision-making and organisational learning.

Leadership & Whole-College Impact

In the absence of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), you’ll step up with confidence — ensuring continuity of decisions, oversight of complex cases, and timely escalation where required.

A key part of your role will be to lead and quality-assure safeguarding training across the college, including:

• Staff induction and refresher training
• Briefings and updates
• Promoting safer working practices
• Encouraging professional curiosity
• Embedding consistent reporting of low-level concerns

You’ll influence teams across the college, fostering a culture of vigilance, accountability, and shared responsibility.

About You

You’re a highly organised, detail-focused safeguarding professional who can work at pace while keeping a clear strategic overview. You bring:

• Credibility and confidence when working with professionals at all levels
• Strong leadership and supervision skills
• The ability to influence, challenge, and inspire
• A passion for safeguarding excellence and continuous improvement

Most importantly, you believe that every student deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.

What we can offer:

Employees at the Isle of Wight College enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that enhances their work-life balance and wellbeing. Staff are entitled to 35 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays, and benefit from a Christmas Shutdown Holiday Allowance. The college offers an excellent pension scheme under the Local Government Scheme, providing long-term financial security.

For those keen on environmental sustainability and fitness, there’s a Cycle to Work Scheme. Employees also enjoy Wightlink discounts for travel, discounted treatments in the Hair and Beauty departments, and free access to the on-site gym. Convenience is provided with free onsite parking, and the campus boasts an on-site Starbucks & Restaurant for all your refreshment needs.

Health and wellbeing are taken seriously, with an Eye Care Scheme for Display Screen Equipment users, access to the Public Benefit Scheme (Kaarp), and additional Maternity/Adoption and Sickness Benefit Schemes. The college also provides Free Counselling and Wellbeing Support, ensuring employees have access to mental health resources.

Professional growth is encouraged through CPD days, offering opportunities for mentorship and coaching, including staff development days. The college also promotes a healthy work environment with Well-being days & activities, ensuring that staff wellbeing is a priority.

The Isle of Wight College is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to provide high-quality education and fosters a culture of mutual respect and understanding. Join us in our mission to promote equality and inclusivity in education.

Please be aware that the Isle of Wight College may close the vacancy earlier than anticipated if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your CV promptly.

The Isle of Wight College is a Disability Confidential Employer.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. The Isle of Wight College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.