Designated Safeguarding Lead
Woodlands Primary Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4HU21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
7 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,932.00 - £37,127.00 Annually (Actual)
Designated Safeguarding Lead job summary
We’re Hiring a Designated Safeguarding Lead! 🎉
Inspire, Empower, and Make a Lasting Difference - One Child at a Time
Woodlands Primary Academy
This is an exciting opportunity for a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join Woodlands Primary Academy.
You’ll join a vibrant Primary Academy and share our passion for motivating and inspiring our children
We’re on the lookout for someone with.
- Great attention to details
- Ability to manage their own workload
- Promote and demonstrate our values
- Flexible and willingness to go the extra mile
- Commitment to their own personal and professional development
💫 Why Woodlands?
As a vibrant 2-11 primary academy, our mission is to educate and nurture every child, helping them grow into confident individuals ready to make a positive impact in their communities. We’re passionate about helping pupils develop the knowledge, skills, and character they need for a bright and successful future.
We know that every child is unique, and we work hard to support them in overcoming any barriers they may face — because we believe that with the right care and encouragement, every child can thrive.
At Woodlands, learning isn’t just about what happens in the classroom — it’s about growing confidence, building curiosity, and creating memorable moments every single day.
South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!
What We Offer:
🧘♀️ Wellbeing Support - including stress counselling, physiotherapy and more
💸 Pension Scheme - because your future is important
🎉 Flexi Days - 2 paid term-time days off for personal milestones
💉 Free Flu Vaccinations - keeping you healthy through the year
🚴♂️ Cycle to Work Scheme - promoting active and sustainable travel
📝 Free Will Writing Service - peace of mind for you and your family
📈 Continuous Professional Development - ongoing training and support
🤝 Supportive Leadership Team - who are with you every step of the way
Join Our Team
If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution, inspire young minds, and grow within a forward-thinking and caring school, we would love to hear from you.
📩 Apply today to become part of the dedicated and dynamic team at Woodlands Primary Academy, where both children and staff are given every opportunity to flourish.
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We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woodlands Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 328 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodlands Primary Academy website
School location
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