Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Hollingworth Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours 15 minutes, Monday to Friday 8:00 - 15:45
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade SO1-PO, Scale Points 24-30, for which the full-time salary is £35,412 to £40,777. Actual salary range is £32,498 to £37,411
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Grade C or above GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Level 3 in relevant subject (A Level/Diploma and above).
- Level 4 qualification.
- Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities.
- Safeguarding Children training
- Experience of working with children and young adults.
- Experience of working in a team.
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Experience of early help assessments.
- Experience of all aspects of child protection Experience of working with families from diverse communities and / or situations.
- Demonstrable knowledge of child protection and safeguarding protocols with children and families
- Evidence of continuing professional developmentDemonstrable knowledge of statutory guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, Prevent Duty, GDPR etc
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Experience of dealing effectively with complex situations involving
families and young people Experience of preparing documentation for external
agencies and statutory reports
What the school offers its staff
- Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status.
- Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley – all within 40 minutes or less.
- We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
- Our department prides itself on its staff retention and staff development. External positions in this department are rare – this is your chance to join a truly outstanding team.
- Free access to our onsite gym.
- Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check-ups, physiotherapy, opticians, and GP appointments.
- Opportunity for free lunches available.
- Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our students are ‘proud to attend this school’ and ‘can learn in lessons without disruption’. With a ‘behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of students’ poor behaviour rapidly’.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare Disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and Social Media
Prohibition from Teaching
Right to Work
Satisfactory References
Suitability to Work with Children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hollingworth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1339 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hollingworth Academy website
- Email address
- applications@hollingworthacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01706292800
In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status.
Hollingworth Academy is now one of two academies in the recently formed Hollingworth Learning Trust, along with Newhouse Academy. Hollingworth Learning Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of both academies, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.
Here at Hollingworth Academy, we believe that everyone excels everyday. This ethos is built on our core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESILIENCE and these values are at the heart of everything we do. We want considerate and confident young adults who are respected within their community, capable of successfully entering further education, employment and training. We will always have the highest expectations for all of our students, as their success is our success. We are extremely proud of our students and their achievements. Indeed, visitors frequently comment that they are confident, respectful, thoughtful and articulate young people.
We heavily invest in our staff as we understand that they are our greatest asset. There are many ‘formal‘ CPDL opportunities including NPQs and a variety of leadership pathways. However, at Hollingworth we ensure that our colleagues are continuously developed throughout their career via our bespoke provision. In addition, we actively look to develop leadership skills and ensure that the best leaders stay within our school and Trust. This role is excellent preparation for the post holder to secure promotion in the future
Arranging a visit to Hollingworth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@hollingworthacademy.co.uk.
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