Pupil Welfare Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

THE DEAN TRUST
BROADOAK SCHOOL
Warburton Lane
Partington
M31 4BU
Telephone: 0161 776 1977
Website: www.broadoakschool.co.uk

PUPIL WELFARE OFFICER & DEPUTY DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD - Start Date: As soon As Possible
Band 7 - SCP 26 29 (£37,280 - £39,862 FTE)
Working Pattern: Full Time, All Year Round, 36.25 Hours working week
Permanent
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 www.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

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

Application closing date - Monday 20 April 2026 at 8.00 am
Proposed Interview date - Thursday 30 April 2026