Pupil Welfare Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Broadoak School, Manchester, M31 4BU

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  8 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 37,280.00 - 39,862.00

Pupil Welfare Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead job summary

Salary:                  Band 7 - SCP 26 – 29 - £37,280 - £39,862 per annumStart Date:             As soon As Possible Working Pattern:  Full Time, All Year Round                              36.25 Hours working weekContract:               PermanentLocation:              Broadoak School, Partington, M31 4BUBenefits available at The Dean Trust·      Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund ·      24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme ·      Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership·      Blue Light High Street Benefits and Discounts for Teacher·      Simplyhealth·      Annual flu jabs ·      Access to enhanced family-friendly policiesThe Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a Pupil Welfare Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. The role involves supporting safeguarding processes, monitoring pupil welfare and attendance, working with families and external agencies, and helping to remove barriers to learning. As Deputy DSL, you will help manage safeguarding concerns, maintain accurate records, and ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed effectively.The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a calm and professional approach, and a genuine passion for supporting young people. Experience in safeguarding, pastoral care, education, or youth support work would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.Broadoak School is a proud member of The Dean Trust and forms part of the West Trafford Learning Partnership. Our school proudly provides a broad and balanced curriculum with an impressive array of subjects at KS4. Our values and ethos centre on ‘Providing Opportunities, Improving Lives’ and have seen us gain national recognition for our academic and personal support of student groups joining us from Hong Kong and Afghanistan.To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.ukIf you have any questions about the role or would like to book a place on a school tour as scheduled below, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email maxinemills@aom.trafford.sch.uk Application closing date:         8:00am Monday 20th April 2026Proposed Interview date:          Thursday 30th April 2026The Dean 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 post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check

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.

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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.

About Broadoak School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 546 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Broadoak School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/broadoak-school-manchester

Broadoak School is at the heart of our community. It is a school which offers a wealth of exciting opportunities and experiences for our young people. At Broadoak, we offer a broad, balanced and aspiring curriculum. Our curriculum ensures that our young people are challenged as well as providing them with the springboard to follow a wide range of pathways and opportunities when they leave us at 16. We have consistently high standards which are understood and appreciated by all members of our school community. These high standards are evident from the moment you enter our school and are a major factor in driving the school forward to continued success. Broadoak has a team of staff who are professional, passionate and committed to providing an excellent education for all of our young people. Teaching and Learning and pastoral care are a considerable strength of the school and ensure that our young people are prepared for life beyond Broadoak. Our record of improvement and strong examination results bear testament to our everyday practice. We would welcome the opportunity to allow you to experience our great school for yourselves.

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