Pastoral Care and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job Title: Pastoral Care and Designated Safeguarding Lead

School name: Moorgate Primary School

Working Pattern: Full Time, Mon - Fri

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Grade F, SCP 17 - Permanent, Start date ASAP (dependant on notice period required)

Actual Salary: £28,147 - £31,243 per annum

Show Rounds: Tuesday 22^nd September 9.30am to 12 noon and 3.30pm to 5pm / Wednesday 23^rd September 1pm to 3pm. Visits to the school are encouraged prior to application

Closing date: Monday 28^th September 2026 (12pm midday)

Short-listing: Tuesday 29^th September 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 30^th September 2026 (pm)

The Role We are looking to appoint a Pastoral Care and Designated Safeguarding Lead to work within our enthusiastic, caring and committed team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the welfare and education of pupils in the age range 2 11 years, committing to the shared vision, ethos and aims of the school.

About You The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills (oral and written), be resilient and have good time management. They will have the ability to cope with pressure and be able to relate well to children. The post is busy and demanding and requires a highly motivated and organised individual who will need a pleasant and calm approach, be able to undertake a wide range of duties and be prepared to take on “anything” from the most basic to the most complex. The applicant should also be able to work as part of a team, and have a good sense of humour.

About Us Moorgate is a fully inclusive primary school in the Tonge Moor area of Bolton. We can offer:-

• An outstanding and friendly school that is actively involved in its community
• A professional, positive and hard-working team
• A supportive and knowledgeable governing body
• Happy children who love learning and coming to school
• The Moorgate Family Ethos of Aspire, Achieve and Sparkle

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Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form

Completed applications should be returned to: The Headteacher, Moorgate Primary School, Entwistle Street, Bolton BL2 2RH or email direct to office@moorgate.bolton.sch.uk

The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check