Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Summary

Key Role InformationSalaryJC Grade 7 - Grade 8, dependent on experience. 40hrs per week, TT0+15. Temporary to February 2028 to cover maternity leave.Job typeFull TimeContract typeTemporaryClosing30/09/2026 00:00Interview2 October 2026Contract termTTO Plus - Term time only plus weeksPay gradeNJC Payscale | NJC26 - NJC35DepartmentPastoral & SafeguardingKey stageKey Stage 3, Key Stage 4Hours per week40.00Weeks per year52.143Visa sponsorshipNoYour RoleThe Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is a key position within the academy, responsible, alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Assistant Vice Principal), for the implementation of our safeguarding procedures in order to ensure that we are doing all that we can to protect and safeguard our pupils.As a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will be highly skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects of safeguarding with the ability to provide expert advice and guidance to all stakeholders. You will be a motivated, organised and flexible individual who is able to make a substantial contribution to all aspects of multi‑agency working on behalf of the academy.The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership and management skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences. They will have demonstrated substantial impact previously in the area of safeguarding through close cooperation with different agencies, young people and their families. They will also be acutely aware of some of the challenges facing young people in the local community yet hold the highest aspirations for Co‑op North Manchester's pupils.The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead will join a highly skilled and experienced pastoral team. Each year group is led by at one Head of Year and Pastoral Manager. There is an attendance team, Designated Safeguarding Lead and another Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead plus other senior colleagues who lead the academy's pastoral offer.Co‑op Academy North Manchester offers high quality CPD for its staff alongside a Co‑op benefits package. It is expected that the successful candidate will be committed to their own continuing professional development and also take opportunities to continue to develop others.Why us?At Co‑op Academy North Manchester we ensure that the Academy's vision of excellence and success is achieved within this department. Through having the highest expectations, we are able to continue to drive up standards of achievement, attainment and enjoyment for the subject so that all pupils can make exceptional progress.Our ValuesBeing Part Of The Co‑operative Group, We Are Both Guided And Driven By The Co‑op Values Which Are Embedded In Everything That We Do Within Our Academy - We Strive To Demonstrate The Following Ethical Values In Everything We Do - They Are Our ‘Ways Of Being'Succeed togetherDo What Matters MostBe yourself, alwaysShow You CareSo, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!Benefits IncludeYou'll get being a Co‑op member, you'll get a Co‑op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co‑op Food stores. Staff also receive double discounts every month!Co‑operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!Co‑operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)Co‑op Funeralcare benefitSeason ticket and rental deposit loansAnd More!For more information about the Co‑op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.ukThe Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.Co‑op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co‑operative values and principles.AttachmentsTrust Welcome Pack00. Trust Welcome Pack - 2024-25.pdfCo‑op Academy North ManchesterNorth Manchester.pdfJob Description and Person Specification Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Candidate Pack 2026.pdfAbout UsCo‑op Academy North ManchesterDebra AikenheadDebra.aikenhead@coopacamies.co.uk300 Victoria Avenue EastBlackleyManchesterM9 7SSDebra AikenheadDebra.aikenhead@coopacamies.co.ukTBCvisit our websiteSafeguarding InformationCo‑op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.Co‑op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co‑operative values and principles.Key Role InformationSalaryJC Grade 7 - Grade 8, dependent on experience. 40hrs per week, TT0+15. Temporary to February 2028 to cover maternity leave.Job typeFull TimeContract typeTemporaryClosing30/09/2026 00:00Interview2 October 2026Contract termTTO Plus - Term time only plus weeksPay gradeNJC Payscale | NJC26 - NJC35DepartmentPastoral & SafeguardingKey stageKey Stage 3, Key Stage 4Hours per week40.00Weeks per year52.143Visa sponsorshipNo#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Key Role InformationSalaryJC Grade 7 - Grade 8, dependent on experience. 40hrs per week, TT0+15. Temporary to February 2028 to cover maternity leave.Job typeFull TimeContract typeTemporaryClosing30/09/2026 00:00Interview2 October 2026Contract termTTO Plus - Term time only plus weeksPay gradeNJC Payscale | NJC26 - NJC35DepartmentPastoral & SafeguardingKey stageKey Stage 3, Key Stage 4Hours per week40.00Weeks per year52.143Visa sponsorshipNoYour RoleThe Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is a key position within the academy, responsible, alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Assistant Vice Principal), for the implementation of our safeguarding procedures in order to ensure that we are doing all that we can to protect and safeguard our pupils.As a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will be highly skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects of safeguarding with the ability to provide expert advice and guidance to all stakeholders. You will be a motivated, organised and flexible individual who is able to make a substantial contribution to all aspects of multi‑agency working on behalf of the academy.The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership and management skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences. They will have demonstrated substantial impact previously in the area of safeguarding through close cooperation with different agencies, young people and their families. They will also be acutely aware of some of the challenges facing young people in the local community yet hold the highest aspirations for Co‑op North Manchester's pupils.The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead will join a highly skilled and experienced pastoral team. Each year group is led by at one Head of Year and Pastoral Manager. There is an attendance team, Designated Safeguarding Lead and another Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead plus other senior colleagues who lead the academy's pastoral offer.Co‑op Academy North Manchester offers high quality CPD for its staff alongside a Co‑op benefits package. It is expected that the successful candidate will be committed to their own continuing professional development and also take opportunities to continue to develop others.Why us?At Co‑op Academy North Manchester we ensure that the Academy's vision of excellence and success is achieved within this department. Through having the highest expectations, we are able to continue to drive up standards of achievement, attainment and enjoyment for the subject so that all pupils can make exceptional progress.Our ValuesBeing Part Of The Co‑operative Group, We Are Both Guided And Driven By The Co‑op Values Which Are Embedded In Everything That We Do Within Our Academy - We Strive To Demonstrate The Following Ethical Values In Everything We Do - They Are Our ‘Ways Of Being'Succeed togetherDo What Matters MostBe yourself, alwaysShow You CareSo, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!Benefits IncludeYou'll get being a Co‑op member, you'll get a Co‑op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co‑op Food stores. Staff also receive double discounts every month!Co‑operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!Co‑operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)Co‑op Funeralcare benefitSeason ticket and rental deposit loansAnd More!For more information about the Co‑op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.ukThe Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.Co‑op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co‑operative values and principles.AttachmentsTrust Welcome Pack00. Trust Welcome Pack - 2024-25.pdfCo‑op Academy North ManchesterNorth Manchester.pdfJob Description and Person Specification Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Candidate Pack 2026.pdfAbout UsCo‑op Academy North ManchesterDebra AikenheadDebra.aikenhead@coopacamies.co.uk300 Victoria Avenue EastBlackleyManchesterM9 7SSDebra AikenheadDebra.aikenhead@coopacamies.co.ukTBCvisit our websiteSafeguarding InformationCo‑op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.Co‑op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co‑operative values and principles.Key Role InformationSalaryJC Grade 7 - Grade 8, dependent on experience. 40hrs per week, TT0+15. Temporary to February 2028 to cover maternity leave.Job typeFull TimeContract typeTemporaryClosing30/09/2026 00:00Interview2 October 2026Contract termTTO Plus - Term time only plus weeksPay gradeNJC Payscale | NJC26 - NJC35DepartmentPastoral & SafeguardingKey stageKey Stage 3, Key Stage 4Hours per week40.00Weeks per year52.143Visa sponsorshipNo#J-18808-Ljbffr