We are looking for a Designated Safeguarding Lead & Inclusion Specialist to join our team at GTG Wolverhampton.

We Offer

33 days’ annual leave
Generous employee discounts
Private healthcare
Workplace pension
Opportunities for training and progression
…and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm

About The Role

As the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Inclusion Specialist you will uphold learner safety and success across the provision, with a focus on 16–18yrs and those with additional needs.

Ensure early identification of barriers, effective support planning, and strong progress from onboarding to positive destinations.

Work with learners, employers, and staff to create safe, inclusive environments where all learners achieve and sustain employment outcomes.

Day-to-day duties

Act as organisational lead for safeguarding and welfare in line with KCSIE, Prevent, and EIF
Embed a strong safeguarding culture across provision and workplaces
Lead policy, practice, and staff development to ensure safe, effective learning environments
Manage safeguarding concerns, escalation, and risk assessments (including Prevent and PEEPs)
Ensure learners understand how to stay safe and report concerns
Strengthen employer engagement to support safeguarding in the workplace Lead inclusive practice and SEND strategy across the learner journey
Ensure early identification of disadvantage and emerging barriers
Use data to monitor gaps, trends, and impact of support
Embed high expectations—removing barriers without lowering standards
Contribute to QIP, and inspection evidence
Oversee robust assessment of learning needs at application, enrolment, and induction
Lead high-quality support plans using the Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle
Lead EHCP processes, reviews, and support planning
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, SEND, funding, and EIF expectations

Essential Skills

Relevant Level 3+ qualification (SEND, youth support, education, or similar)
Safeguarding qualification (Level 3+)
English & Maths (Grade 4/C+)
Ongoing CPD in safeguarding, SEND, or inclusion Supporting post-16 or 16–18 learners
Working with SEND, mental health, or disadvantaged learners
Developing support plans and interventions
Collaborating with employers and delivery staff
Using data to monitor progress and risk
FE or apprenticeship sector experience

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark , visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.

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