About this role

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School

Charles Street

Ince

Wigan

WN2 2AL

Salary

Grade 5, £22,970 25,296 per annum. £13.90 - £15.31 per hour

37 hours per week, term plus one week working 39 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for 1st September 2026

Pastoral Support / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

The Governors and Headteacher of Ince CE Primary and Nursey School are seeking to employ a pastoral support deputy designated safeguarding lead to join our Pastoral Team, who embodies the Christian vision and values of our school.

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School is a large two form entry primary school in the heart of Ince.

The successful candidate must be highly motivated, innovated professional who has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils, and have the energy and determination to make a difference.

We are looking for someone who

Strives to always embody Christian Values
Is honest, transparent and trustworthy
Loves children and the Ince community and wants to work hard to improve their lives
Acts as a role model in all aspects of life
Strives to have a spirit of excellence in all that they do

Key responsibilities include

To assist in the assessment of students to identify those in need of particular support.
To co-ordinate support and intervention strategies and intervention packages, both internal and external, for vulnerable students.
To manage record systems and processes and be responsible for child protection documentation.
To carry out Early Help meetings.
To assist the Pastoral Team in pupil attendance.
Arrange and lead meetings with parents/carers and external agencies in the support of pupils and their families.
Conduct home visits with another member of the Pastoral Team.
Encourage good practice by promoting and championing the child protection policy and procedures.
To be the deputy designated safeguarding lead.

We can offer

A wonderful Christian school in a warm and welcoming environment with happy children who are proud of their school
An enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team
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 then we would very much welcome your application.

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.

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks; childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on

Tel

01942 704129

E-mail

enquiries@admin.ince.wigan.sch.uk

Website

https://www.ince.wigan.sch.uk/

Interview dates

This date will be confirmed in due course but will be week commencing 7th September 2026.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below

Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description & Person Specification↗ Recruitment Vision and Values

↗ Safeguarding Intent Statement

↗ Privacy Notice

↗ DBS Policy Statement – Schools

↗ Guidance for Safer Working Practice

↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements