Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Non-Teaching
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Trafford, WA15 7RH |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75782224 |
Summary
Required as soon as possible
Term Time only plus 10 Days (this includes INSET Days / Twilight sessions)
36.25 hours per week, 8.00am 4.00pm
Salary: Points 24 28 (Actual Salary £30,832 - £34,088)
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our safeguarding team. In this key role, you will support the DSL in all aspects of safeguarding and student welfare. The post holder will work closely with staff, students, families and external agencies. A key part of the role will involve daily triage of CPOMS referrals, assessing risk, signposting to appropriate staff, and ensuring timely and effective action is taken.
The successful candidate will be a calm, confident, and compassionate professional with a strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation and guidance. You will be highly organised, resilient, and able to handle sensitive situations with discretion and sound judgement. Strong communication skills, the ability to build trusted relationships, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people are essential. Experience working with children or young people in a safeguarding or pastoral role is required.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and feel you have the necessary skills required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
For further details and an application pack, please see the School Website www.wellington-school.co.uk
Wellington School, Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7RH
Tel: 0161 928 4157
Email: recruitment@wellington.trafford.sch.uk
Closing date: Noon, Friday 13th February 2026
Wellington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches and a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record with Barred List check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
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