Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Primary in Manchester

At Holy Trinity, we are extremely proud of our children and our school. All of our existing staff and governors work hard to provide the very best standard of education and care for the children at our school. Our aim is for our children to become the best that they can be. To support this aim, we have adopted a nurturing approach within Holy Trinity and use the 6 Nurture principles to support us. We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self‑motivated individual to join our dedicated and welcoming team.

Given the important responsibilities of this key position within our Senior Leadership team we are seeking a candidate who holds a diploma or degree in social work or a relevant field, or someone who has extensive experience in a related area. We would warmly welcome visits to our school by prospective candidates.

Overview of Main Responsibilities

• Creating and promoting a culture where safeguarding is paramount and understood and valued by all staff, children and families. This includes training staff and providing advice and guidance to staff with regards to safeguarding concerns.
• Taking a lead on referring and discussing all cases of suspected abuse to the Local Authority Children’s Social Care.
• Playing a crucial part in creating a safety plan for the child and appropriate course of action.
• Overseeing referrals that are being led by Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
• Taking a lead in strategy discussions and inter‑agency meetings and/or supporting other staff to do so – creating and contributing to an accurate and full assessment of the child’s lived experience.
• Building capacity and processes within school for staff to be able to manage the high level of safeguarding issues that take place.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations regarding safeguarding within our school.
• Works creatively and compassionately with parents and families.
• Is kind, caring and flexible.
• Has the ability to work positively with children, parents and other stakeholders.
• Is a reflective practitioner willing to take responsibility for their continuing professional development.
• Is committed to inclusion and has a genuine passion for and belief in the potential of every child.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and well‑behaved children who want to learn and achieve.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• Talented and supportive colleagues who are committed to the development of all pupils and the future of the school.
• A positive and vibrant working environment.

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: hr@holytrinity.manchester.sch.uk. Note interviews will take place on the 16th or 17th December 2025.

Commitment to safeguarding

Holy Trinity CE Primary School aims to create and maintain a safe learning environment where all children and adults feel safe, secure and valued and know they will be listened to and taken seriously. Our school is committed to the principles outlined in ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018’ and ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025’ and implements policies, practices and procedures which promote safeguarding and the emotional and physical well‑being of children, young people and staff. All staff employed to roles within our school are expected to fully understand, commit to and promote these principles.