Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Non-Teaching

inploi; Trafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure the safety and welfare of students. In this role, you will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead, triage CPOMS referrals, and collaborate with staff, students, and families. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and have experience working with children. This term-time position is vital in promoting student welfare, offering a salary between £30,832 and £34,088, and requires a commitment to child protection.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation and guidance.
• Experience working with children or young people in a safeguarding or pastoral role is required.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in safeguarding activities.
• Daily triage of CPOMS referrals and assess risk.
• Collaborate with different parties to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Calm and compassionate demeanor

Strong communication skills

Experience with children

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our safeguarding team. In this key role, you will support the DSL in all aspects of safeguarding and student welfare. The post holder will work closely with staff, students, families and external agencies. A key part of the role will involve daily triage of CPOMS referrals, assessing risk, signposting to appropriate staff, and ensuring timely and effective action is taken.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Designated Safeguarding Lead in all safeguarding and pupil welfare activities.
• Daily triage of CPOMS referrals, assess risk and determine appropriate escalation.
• Signpost to appropriate staff and ensure timely and effective action is taken.
• Collaborate with staff, students, families and external agencies to promote safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation and guidance.
• Calm, confident, and compassionate professional with high organisation, resilience and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and sound judgement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Experience working with children or young people in a safeguarding or pastoral role is required.

Other Details

Term Time only plus 10 Days (this includes INSET Days / Twilight sessions)

36.25 hours per week, 8.00am – 4.00pm

Salary: Points 24 28 (Actual Salary £30,832 - £34,088)

Required as soon as possible

For further details and an application pack, please see the School Website www.wellington-school.co.uk

Wellington School, Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7RH

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Noon, Friday 13th February 2026

Wellington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches and a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record with Barred List check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Supporting Documents

• Advert
• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Form

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