Safeguarding Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Lead to join our client's established nursery in Croydon. If you have a level 3 Childcare Qualification and 2 + years of Early Years experience, you could be perfect for this role!

Play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of children while also benefiting from a competitive salary, childcare discounts, and a 4-day work week!

Nursery Safeguarding Lead
Croydon, CR2 7DU

• Full time, 36 hours per week over 4 days (between Monday - Friday)
• Permanent position
• £27,500 - £30,000 depending on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

This Nursery is part of a Christian family trust. Their organisation committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children and they are dedicated to supporting the local community by offering high-quality childcare.

The Role

In this rewarding role, you will take full responsibility for ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in the Nursery's care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the nursery complies with all safeguarding legal and statutory requirements
• Provide ongoing support, advice, and supervision on safeguarding matters
• Ensure all staff fully implement safeguarding policies and track training records
• Develop and deliver safeguarding training to raise awareness across the team
• Keep policies and procedures up to date and perform annual reviews
• Lead on interventions for children's welfare and safety, and liaise with external agencies
• Maintain accurate and confidential records on all safeguarding cases
• Ensure positive communication with parents regarding their child's welfare

Benefits:

They value their team and offer a supportive work environment, along with a range of benefits to maintain your well-being, including:

• Generous staff childcare discount
• One week Christmas closure
• Pension scheme
• 6.6 weeks of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Additional week of annual leave after five years' service
• Free DBS check and onsite parking

The Ideal Candidate:

You will be an experienced and compassionate leader who is knowledgeable about safeguarding in an Early Years setting. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for ensuring the safety of children.

• Level 3 Childcare Qualification and 2+ years of Early Years' experience
• Recent professional development in safeguarding
• Strong leadership and staff management skills
• Experience working with external agencies and handling sensitive data
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures
• Excellent record-keeping and interpersonal skills

If you're ready to lead a dedicated team and make a difference in children's lives, they'd love to hear from you – Apply today!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

Please Note: Staff are expected to maintain the premises as no smoking, alcohol and drug free areas. The expectation is that the ethics and personal behaviour of staff must be seen to be compatible with the Christian nature of the organisation.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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Other suitable skills and experience include Nursery Manager, Child Protection Officer, Early Years Coordinator, Nursery Supervisor, Early Years Safeguarding Officer, Childcare Manager, Nursery Deputy Manager, Family Support Worker, Early Years Consultant, Childcare Operations Manager.