Pupil Welfare Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Salary: Band 7 - SCP 26 – 29 - £37,280 - £39,862 per annum

Start Date: As soon As Possible

Working Pattern: Full Time, All Year Round

36.25 Hours working week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Broadoak School, Partington, M31 4BU

Benefits 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 policies

The 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.uk

If 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 20^th April 2026

Proposed Interview date: Thursday 30^th April 2026

The 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

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