Designated Safeguarding Lead
Woodlands Primary Academy
We’re Hiring a Designated Safeguarding Lead! 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. Why Woodlands? As a vibrant 211 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. To apply for this role - please use the link to complete your application. https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144025/EDV-2026-WPA-77426 What will be actual pay? Use the calculator below to work out your take home pay! How much are you paid? - PAYE Tax Calculator - GOV.UK 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.
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Location
Broadbent Road, , Oldham, OL1 4HU, United Kingdom
Job ID
14740
Supporting You Through Every Step of Your Journey
We want every candidate to feel welcomed, informed and confident when applying for a role with us.
This section brings together everything you need to succeed - from guidance on writing an authentic application to and understanding how to use AI responsibly.
You’ll also find information about our Greater Manchester commitments, including our inclusive employment schemes and standards, as well as tools to help you explore your potential pay, benefits and entitlements. We’re here to ensure you have the support you need at every stage.
Working for a local authority in Greater Manchester
Local authorities across Greater Manchester are proud to be part of a shared commitment to widening access to employment and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
These commitments span a number of long‑standing schemes and initiatives designed to open doors, remove barriers and ensure all applicants feel valued and respected throughout their employment journey.
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Your Pay, Your Benefits, Your Future
Explore easy‑to‑use tools that help you understand your take‑home pay and how different employment situations may affect the financial support available to you and your household.
Calculate Your Take‑Home Pay
Use this salary calculator to estimate your net pay after tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions.
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See how changes in employment, hours or salary may affect your benefits and household income.
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Applying Authentically With AI: Our Greater Manchester Approach
Across Greater Manchester’s local authorities, we want to hear your genuine experiences, skills and motivations, expressed in your own words.
To keep our recruitment process fair and inclusive, please complete your application personally and follow the instructions carefully. AI can be used to support you - for example, to help structure your answers or as a reasonable adjustment - but your application should still reflect your authentic voice. If you do use AI as a support tool, a brief explanation helps us ensure an equitable selection process.
Applications that depend too heavily on AI‑generated content may not progress to shortlisting.
This guidance outlines acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI, along with suggestions for using it in a way that supports you while keeping your application true to you.
What Is AI and How Do We Use It Across Greater Manchester?
AI refers to technology that can create or refine content, such as text, ideas, summaries, or planning. It can help improve productivity, problem-solving, and creativity.
We’re open to using innovative digital tools where they can help us work smarter and deliver better services for our residents. However, every use of AI is carefully considered to make sure it is ethical, responsible, and aligned with public-sector values.
When it comes to recruitment, we take a human-centred approach.
This means:
A trained hiring manager reads every application
Shortlisting is based on objective criteria required for the job
Interviews are conducted in person or via teams by the hiring manager for the role
All hiring decisions are made by hiring managers, not algorithms
AI does not make decisions in our recruitment process and our managers are being upskilled to spot AI in applications, particularly when this might have been used in a way that doesn’t feel genuine. If something in an application raises a question or concern, we will test this out with assessments or at the interview stage to confirm authenticity.
Our aim isn’t to catch anyone out but to make sure we’re getting to know the real you, giving every candidate a fair chance and finding the right person for the role.
Using AI in Your Application
When it comes to job applications, what matters most to us is you. We want to see your personality, your experience, and what excites you about joining our team.
We recognise that AI can be a helpful tool to support accessibility during the application process. If you choose to use AI for support, please read the instructions carefully and make sure your application is written in your own words, reflecting your genuine skills, knowledge, experience and enthusiasm.
We’re looking forward to hearing your story.
How to use AI Effectively and Responsibly
Your application is your chance to show us:
Who you are
What you can bring
The values you hold
Why you want to make a difference
AI can help you organise your thoughts or improve clarity but it cannot express your unique voice, experiences, or motivations.
AI is most helpful when used to:
Help you structure the information you are providing to evidence the criteria
Give examples of how to use STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
Proof-read to highlight grammar or spelling errors
Provide inspiration if you're finding it difficult to find the right words to explain something
But remember: your honesty, lived experience, and motivations are irreplaceable.
Do’s and Don’ts for Using AI in the Recruitment Process
Do:
Use AI as a supportive tool, not a replacement
Ask AI to help tidy up your writing or clarify structure
Use it to brainstorm examples, then rewrite them in your own voice
Reflect on AI suggestions and adapt them to match your experience
Use AI to help with research, but express your understanding yourself
Don’t:
Copy and paste AI-generated content directly into your application
Let AI exaggerate or invent experience you do not have
Rely on generic statements that don’t reflect the specific role requirements
Remove your individuality, we want to hear your voice
