Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Salary: NJC Grade 7, Scale Points 26 to 30 (£38,510-£42,123 pro rata)
Hours: 35 hours, Term Time Plus 3 weeks (minimum of 47.15 paid weeks)
Contract type: Full Time Permanent
Preferred Start Date: 1 September 2026
Reporting to: Headteachers
Responsible for: Safeguarding practice across all staff. They would be the lead DSL and member of the Senior Leadership Team. The Headteachers are Deputy DSLs and there is a wider Safeguarding Team made up of DSL, DDSLs, SENDCO and Attendance and Family Lead.
The Governors of the CLIC Trust and Chorlton Park wish to appoint a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our Safeguarding team. Chorlton Park is a vibrant inner-city school that is part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with six other primary schools. The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives In Collaboration: ‘Together We Make The Difference’ and our values underpin everything that we do (Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Kindness, Fairness and Empathy).
As DSL you will:
- Lead on all safeguarding and Child Protection and act as the main point of contact for all safeguarding concerns
- Provide expert advice and support to staff on safeguarding issues.
- Lead the development and review of safeguarding policies, ensuring compliance with the latest statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- Manage referrals and maintain safeguarding records and systems, including CPOMS, with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Work closely with staff, students, parents/carers and external agencies such as social services, GMP, Early Help, CAMHS, and the Local Authority to safeguard children and promote their welfare.
- Deliver relevant training and development for staff to build capacity and embed best practice across the school.
- Work directly with vulnerable students to provide early intervention and pastoral support.
- Monitor academic progress and attainment of LAC students.
- Lead the creation, review, and quality assurance of Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
- Promote a strong safeguarding culture throughout the school community
You will bring:
- Expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, with experience of leading safeguarding in a school or similar setting.
- Excellent communication skills, able to build trust and positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail in record-keeping and data management.
- Resilience and calmness under pressure, managing sensitive situations with integrity and discretion.
- A willingness to engage in ongoing professional development, including DSL refresher training and safeguarding updates.
- A commitment to inclusion, diversity and student wellbeing
A relevant safeguarding qualification and DSL experience are desirable.
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 29th June 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 2nd July 2026
We encourage potential applicants to come and visit our school – this can be arranged if requested.
Please see the below links for the job description and application form.