Designated Safeguarding Lead and Pastoral Manager

Location: Wigan, WN2 2AL

Pay: Competitive (Grade 7, £27,914 - £31,139 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 07/02/2026

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School, Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2AL. Salary: Grade 7, £27,914 - £31,139 per annum. 37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year Required as soon as possible.

Our Governors are looking to appoint an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead and Pastoral Manager to join our team. Ince CE Primary School is a large two form entry primary school in the heart of Ince.

The successful candidate will help to support our children and their families in a manner that reflects our school ethos. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to helping children overcome barriers to their learning and will support children's well being in a warm, calm and caring way.

We are looking for someone who: (i) strives to always embody Christian values, loves children and the Ince community, and wants to work hard to improve their lives; (ii) acts as a role model in all aspects of life; (iii) strives to have a spirit of excellence in all that they do.

The successful candidate must be able to evidence and demonstrate:

• Hold the Designated Safeguarding Training qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of opening Early Helps for families.
• Expertise in monitoring and implementing action plans for pupil attendance.
• Knowledge and understanding of attending child protection meetings.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up to date documentation of all cases of safeguarding and child protection, and report where required.
• Arrange and lead meetings with parents/carers and external agencies in support of pupils and their families.
• Be responsible for safeguarding training for all staff, ensuring the school is compliant with all statutory safeguarding guidance and policy.

A wonderful Christian school in a warm and welcoming environment with happy children who are proud of their school. A varied and rewarding day as no two days are the same. Incredible children who are eager to learn.

If you are an exceptional candidate who shares our vision and have the skills, experience and abilities to join our team, we would very much welcome your application.

Visits to the school are welcomed; please contact the school office on or via enquiriesadmin.ince.wigan.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure procedures plus child barred list check. The school is committed to safeguarding.

Contact: Tel Email enquiriesadmin.ince.wigan.sch.uk Website Interview date: confirmed in due course.