Designated Safeguarding Lead – Manchester | January 2027

Location: Manchester Start: January 2027 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Working pattern: Typically 08:00–16:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Some flexibility may be needed to attend meetings or respond to urgent concerns. Salary: £40,000–£48,000 per annum, depending on experience A secondary school in Manchester is seeking a confident Designated Safeguarding Lead to support the safety and wellbeing of its pupils. You will work closely with the pastoral and senior leadership teams to ensure concerns are identified, recorded and addressed promptly. Why Join the School? A collaborative pastoral team and support from senior leaders Access to regular supervision and professional development Opportunities to develop your safeguarding expertise School pension scheme and staff wellbeing support About the Role You will act as the lead point of contact for safeguarding concerns and help maintain a consistent approach across the school. Key duties include: Managing safeguarding referrals and ensuring appropriate follow-up Liaising with social care, health professionals and other external agencies Maintaining accurate and confidential case records Advising staff on safeguarding responsibilities and procedures Contributing to staff training, policy reviews and safeguarding audits What We’re Looking For Previous experience managing safeguarding concerns A sound understanding of child protection procedures and relevant guidance Strong judgement and the ability to handle confidential information Experience working with families and external professionals DSL qualification or willingness to complete relevant training If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.