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Designated Safeguarding Lead
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 180 - 250 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Designated Safeguarding Lead (Interim) - SEND School - Rochdale
Start Date: 2nd June 2025
Duration: Until the end of the summer term and during summer holidays
Location: Rochdale
Salary: Competitive daily rate (depending on experience)
Employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment are urgently seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for a temporary interim role at a SEND provision across three sites in Rochdale. This is a full-time position with full responsibility for safeguarding across all locations.
The school offers education to pupils who are currently out of mainstream schooling due to a variety of reasons including permanent exclusion, emotional and behavioural difficulties, medical needs, pregnancy, or young parenthood. These settings require a highly vigilant and proactive safeguarding professional who can ensure a safe and supportive environment for all pupils.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead safeguarding strategy and implementation across three school sites
Act as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns
Liaise effectively with staff, social services, and external agencies
Maintain accurate, up-to-date safeguarding records
Support the wider pastoral and inclusion teams
Ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding duties and school policyIdeal Candidate:
Recent experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy DSL
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and KCSIE
Confident in managing complex safeguarding cases and referrals
Experience in SEND or alternative provision is highly desirable
Calm, resilient, and passionate about pupil welfare
By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:
Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.
A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward
Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.
Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.
Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
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To be considered for this Safeguarding Lead role, or to hear more about other roles in SEND schools please call the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)Before You Apply
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