Designated Safeguarding Lead

Chorlton Park Primary, Manchester, M21 7HH

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Preferred start date: 1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, Term Time Plus 3 weeks (minimum of 47.15 paid weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC Grade 7, Scale Points 26 to 30 (£38,510-£42,123 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of the CLIC Trust and Chorlton Park wish to appoint a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our Safeguarding team.

As DSL you will:

• Lead on all safeguarding and Child Protection and act as the main point of contact for all safeguarding concerns
• Provide expert advice and support to staff on safeguarding issues.
• Lead the development and review of safeguarding policies, ensuring compliance with the latest statutory guidance, includingKeeping Children Safe in Education.
• Manage referrals and maintain safeguarding records and systems, including CPOMS, with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Work closely with staff, students, parents/carers and external agencies such as social services, GMP, Early Help, CAMHS, and the Local Authority to safeguard children and promote their welfare.
• Deliver relevant training and development for staff to build capacity and embed best practice across the school.
• Work directly with vulnerable students to provide early intervention and pastoral support.
• Monitor academic progress and attainment of LAC students.
• Lead the creation, review, and quality assurance of Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture throughout the school community

You will bring:

• Expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, with experience of leading safeguarding in a school or similar setting.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build trust and positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail in record-keeping and data management.
• Resilience and calmness under pressure, managing sensitive situations with integrity and discretion.
• A willingness to engage in ongoing professional development, including DSL refresher training and safeguarding updates.
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity and student wellbeing

A relevant safeguarding qualification and DSL experience are desirable.

What the school offers its staff

Chorlton Park is a vibrant inner-city school that is part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with six other primary schools. The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives In Collaboration: ‘Together We Make The Difference’ and our values underpin everything that we do (Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Kindness, Fairness and Empathy).

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The CLIC Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

DSL Job Description.pdf - 289 KB (opens in new tab)

DSL Advert.pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chorlton Park Primary

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 685 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chorlton Park Primary website
• Email address: vacancies@chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01618811621
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chorlton-park-primary

Chorlton Park Primary is part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with four other primary schools (all based in the North-West). The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives In Collaboration: ‘Together We Make The Difference’ and our values underpin everything that we do (Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Kindness, Fairness and Empathy).

Arranging a visit to Chorlton Park Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk.

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