Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Manchester Communication Academy; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join their safeguarding team. This role involves developing relationships with families and ensuring effective safeguarding strategies are in place to support vulnerable students. Candidates should demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge and be committed to improving educational outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding practices and school environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Understanding of child welfare and support systems.

Responsibilities

• Co-construct outstanding safeguarding provision and relationships.
• Support vulnerable children and families systematically.
• Deliver social justice for students and families.

Skills

Safeguarding

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Job description

The Greater Manchester Academies Trust are seeking to appoint a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to become part of our team at Manchester Communication Academy.

Who are we?

The Greater Manchester Academies Trust is situated in Harpurhey, North Manchester. We are made up of Manchester Communication Academy and Manchester Communication Primary academy. In addition, the trust also includes the Manchester Communication Research School.

Our trust has a simple mission: To maximise the life chances of all of our children and families – through academic excellence and deep social investment. As an inclusive organisation, we are committed to meeting the needs of all of our children, regardless of their level of need or background.

The Academy

Manchester Communication Academy is a vibrant school that is at the heart of the community and is committed to improving educational outcomes for all of our students. MCA is proud to be a community hub and our outward facing work is exceptional.

In our Ofsted inspection in 2024 we were recognised as a GOOD school and want to build on this by recruiting excellent practitioners that are driven by evidence informed practice. MCA received Research School status in September 2019 and we are proud of the work that we conduct in partnership with the EEF and how this drives our teaching practice.

Manchester Communication Academy is fully committed to it’s ethos of with you…for you…about you…Not just for our students but also for all of our staff.

Student and Staff well-being is high on our agenda and your professional development and interests are a priority for us. We want our young people to get the best possible deal and that can only be achieved if their teachers are happy, healthy and know that they are valued.

Main Purpose

To be part of a safeguarding team that delivers deep social justice for our students, families and our community. To co-construct an outstanding safeguarding provision, developing profound relationships with our families. To have a systematic approach to the safeguarding and support of the most vulnerable children and their families.

If I’m still interested, what should I do next?

We think that applying for a new role should always be seen as a two-way process, you have to be right for us, but the school also has to be right for you. So if you are interested in applying, please do feel free to get in touch, come for a visit, or have a chat about the role.

How to apply?

Please apply for the post by completing the TES online application form, which should include a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 (minimum font size 10) explaining, with examples, how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification.

This role will be offered as a full time (37.5 hours per week), term time only working will also be considered, we welcome opportunities to discuss flexible options to

support family/ other personal commitments.

Closing date for applications is 12noon on Thursday 10th July 2025.

Shortlisting will complete on Friday 11th July 2025 and interviews will take place w/c 14th July 2025.

Start date for position will be 1st September 2025 or earlier depending on recruitment checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Greater Manchester Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure for a Regulated Activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.