Head of Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing

Ludlow College; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is looking for a Head of Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing to enhance student safety, health, and retention. This crucial role involves overseeing safeguarding leads and managing staff caseloads while collaborating with various agencies. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in pastoral care, a solutions-focused approach, and a proven history of multi-agency collaboration to support student wellbeing and success. A commitment to equality and safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of managing pastoral and welfare related services.
• Experience of supporting diverse client groups.
• Proven track record of effective multiagency working.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage staff caseloads across support services.
• Promote and enhance student safety, health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Solutions focused approach

Multi-agency working

Pastoral care management

Job description

Head of Safeguarding & Student Wellbeing

The Safeguarding Team is seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and highly motivated Head of Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing to support the work of the Head of Student Services and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) across all College campuses at Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College.

This operational management role carries responsibility as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and includes line management of Safeguarding Leads, mentoring and support staff to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality pastoral services for students. The postholder will oversee and dynamically manage staff caseloads across support, advisory and information services, ensuring timely and effective responses to student need, alongside a proactive approach to in-service development.

The role is central to promoting and enhancing student safety, health and wellbeing, and in improving student retention and academic success across the College. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies will be a key element of the position, ensuring robust safeguarding practice and effective multi‑agency intervention.

The successful candidate will demonstrate energy, commitment and leadership in this pivotal role and will have significant experience of managing pastoral and welfare related services within a large organisation. Experience of supporting diverse client groups through a solutions focused approach is essential, alongside a proven track record of effective multiagency working to support positive outcomes for young people.

Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College are committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding, including the Prevent Duty, and the promotion of the welfare of all learners. All members of staff are expected to share and actively uphold these commitments.

Please contact Bev Jackson Head of Student Services & DSL on [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion if required.

Contact our HR Department on [e-mail] or telephone [phone] for any further information.