Designated Safeguarding Lead

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Altrincham. This is a term-time only role, starting in September 2026. Role Purpose Lead safeguarding and make sure pupils feel safe, supported, and listened to. Support children and young people with SEND, SEMH, trauma, or complex needs. Work with staff, families, senior leaders, and outside agencies to improve safety, wellbeing, attendance, and engagement. Main Duties Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing safeguarding concerns, referrals, child protection records, risk assessments, and multi-agency communication. Build a strong safeguarding culture by training staff, giving guidance, spotting early warning signs, and making sure concerns are dealt with quickly and properly. Monitor attendance, identify patterns or concerns, and create practical support plans to help pupils re-engage. Provide pastoral support to pupils who may be dysregulated, anxious, vulnerable, or struggling with behaviour, transition, or emotional needs. Work with SEND, pastoral, therapeutic, family support, and external professionals to create joined-up plans for pupils with complex needs. Support senior leaders with safeguarding reports, policy updates, staff development, attendance planning, and wider wellbeing priorities. Requirements Able to start in September 2026. Strong safeguarding experience. Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, trauma, or complex needs. Confident handling concerns, referrals, records, risk assessments, and working with outside agencies. Able to monitor attendance, spot issues, and work with families to improve engagement. Calm, organised, professional, and able to guide staff with safeguarding and pastoral support. If this job is of interest to you, please apply with your CV. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment. This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract). Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Business. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency