Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) – Term-Time

Bury; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ribble Drive Primary School, part of The Collective Community Trust, is recruiting a Child and Family Support (DDSL) & Pastoral Lead. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, starting January 2027 or as soon as possible.

Under the supervision of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will undertake day-to-day DDSL responsibilities, provide sensitive support to children and families, and be a trusted contact for parents and carers, helping create a happy, safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding duties and DDSL responsibilities.
• Ability to build strong relationships with families and carers.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Experience supporting SEMH needs and attendance work.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day safeguarding concerns and records as DDSL, escalating per procedures.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with families and signpost to services.
• Champion trauma-informed, relational and restorative approaches in school culture.
• Support children with SEMH needs to participate and thrive.
• Collaborate with attendance team to address barriers to regular attendance.
• Liaise with SENCO, school staff, Local Authority and external agencies.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

DDSL responsibilities

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship-building

Attendance support

Job description

Ribble Drive Primary School, part of The Collective Community Trust, is recruiting a Child and Family Support (DDSL) & Pastoral Lead. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, starting January 2027 or as soon as possible.

Under the supervision of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will undertake day-to-day DDSL responsibilities, provide sensitive support to children and families, and be a trusted contact for parents and carers, helping create a happy, safe, inclusive