Safeguarding DDSL and Pastoral Support Assistant

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The University Collegiate School, Pocket, Bolton

Posted 3 days ago, 19 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Champion student safety - spotting concerns, supporting staff, and helping ensure every young person feels seen, heard, and protected.
Be a pastoral powerhouse - offering guidance, empathy, and the occasional emergency biscuit.
Work closely with our DSL - because safeguarding is a team sport.
Build trust with students - the kind that makes them say, "You actually get it."
Keep records tidy - because safeguarding paperwork is basically origami with legal consequences., Because we're not just a school - we're a community. A lively, supportive, slightly chaotic (in the best way) ecosystem where staff look out for each other, students surprise you daily, and no two days are ever the same.
A team that actually likes each other
Leadership that values wellbeing
Students who will make you laugh, cry, and occasionally question reality
A role where your impact is real, visible, and deeply meaningful
A wellness day - an additional day of leave to support your wellbeing
See our benefits brochure for further details.

Has a natural gift for empathy
Can stay calm even when the photocopier cannot
Knows safeguarding isn't just a policy - it's a promise
Can talk to teenagers without making it weird
Has a sense of humour (essential for survival)
Drinks tea like it's a personality trait, If you're passionate about safeguarding, pastoral care, and being the person who helps students feel safe enough to thrive, then we'd love to meet you.

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