Designated Safeguarding Lead

Tradewind Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment seeks a Designated Safeguarding Lead for a SEND school in Rochdale. This full-time interim role is critical for ensuring a safe environment for students facing various challenges. Ideal candidates will possess strong safeguarding knowledge and recent DSL experience. Benefits include competitive pay, extensive training resources, and comprehensive support.

Benefits

Access to training resources

Competitive pay rates

Referral scheme rewards

Holiday pay options

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy DSL.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and KCSIE.
• Experience in SEND or alternative provision highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding strategy across three school sites.
• Act as first point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records.

Skills

Safeguarding legislation knowledge

Case management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification

Job description

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Interim) - SEND School - Rochdale
Start Date: 2nd June 2025
Duration: Until the end of the summer term and during summer holidays
Location: Rochdale
Salary: Competitive daily rate (depending on experience)
Employer: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are urgently seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for a temporary interim role at a SEND provision across three sites in Rochdale. This is a full-time position with full responsibility for safeguarding across all locations.

The school offers education to pupils who are currently out of mainstream schooling due to a variety of reasons including permanent exclusion, emotional and behavioural difficulties, medical needs, pregnancy, or young parenthood. These settings require a highly vigilant and proactive safeguarding professional who can ensure a safe and supportive environment for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead safeguarding strategy and implementation across three school sites
• Act as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns
• Liaise effectively with staff, social services, and external agencies
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date safeguarding records
• Support the wider pastoral and inclusion teams
• Ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding duties and school policy

Ideal Candidate:

• Recent experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy DSL
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and KCSIE
• Confident in managing complex safeguarding cases and referrals
• Experience in SEND or alternative provision is highly desirable
• Calm, resilient, and passionate about pupil welfare

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

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To be considered for this Safeguarding Lead role, or to hear more about other roles in SEND schools please call the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)