Key Role Information

Salary
37,280.00 - 39,862.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
20/04/2026 08:00
Interview
30/04/2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Band 7, scp 26-29
Department
Pupil Support/Safeguarding
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
36.25
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Salary:                  Band 7 - SCP 26 – 29 - £37,280 - £39,862 per annum
Start Date:             As soon As Possible
Working Pattern:  Full Time, All Year Round
                              36.25 Hours working week
Contract:               Permanent
Location:              Broadoak School, Partington, M31 4BU
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 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
Application closing date:         8:00am Monday 20th April 2026
Proposed Interview date:          Thursday 30th April 2026
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


Benefits

Conditions of Service
We adopt national terms and conditions for all teaching and non-teaching employees.
Occupational Sick Pay
Generous sick pay scheme, entitlement dependent on length of service.
Continuous Service
Recognition of local government continuous service.
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Paid leave which supports a wide range of circumstances, including family emergencies and religious festivals.
Health Care Cash Plan
We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
Preferential Admission
Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.
Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
The Believe Learning Institute
Access to high-quality professional learning and development programmes through our dedicated training centre.
Recognition Awards
Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
Safeguarding/Prevent qualificationdesirable
Relevant safeguarding qualification and/or trainingdesirable

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinkeressential
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and peopleessential

Personal Attributes

Ability to work collaboratively and lead a teamessential
Committedessential
Dedicatedessential
Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently essential
Reliable, honest and trustworthyessential

Qualifications

Safeguarding Level 3

About Us

Broadoak School

Maxine Mills

MaxineMills@aom.trafford.sch.uk

Warburton Lane
Huyton
Partington
Manchester
M31 4BU

Safeguarding Information

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.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.