Designated Safeguarding Lead and Attendance Support
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Oldham, OL4 2AX |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75759941 |
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Designated Safeguarding Lead and Attendance Support
Actual Salary: from £18,511
Pay Point: Grade 7 Pt 28 32
Hours: 20 hours a week (split over 3 or 5 days)
Term time plus 5 INSET days
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Designated Safeguarding Lead and Attendance Support at Greenacres Primary Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester | MyNewTerm
Join Our Team as an Experienced and Enthusiastic Designated Safeguarding Lead and Attendance Support
We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Attendance Support to join our passionate team. You will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to implement effective safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures, and guidance across our school. You will also work closely with the Attendance Leader, to support families over come barriers for attendance.
This is a vital role within our school community, and we're looking for someone with the dedication, skills, and compassion to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils and families.
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Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
- Leading on all aspects of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the school remains fully compliant with statutory guidance.
- Coordinating and responding to child protection concerns, including:
- Managing referrals to external agencies
- Writing safeguarding reports and attending multi-agency meetings
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
- Working with families to promote positive relationships and strong parental engagement.
- Organising and supporting family support classes and community-based initiatives, in line with the school’s values and strategic priorities.
- Contribute to the development of attendance policies and strategies.
- Assist in tracking and analysing attendance data to inform targeted support.
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We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has great attention to detail
- Can manage their own workload effectively
- Demonstrates and promotes the school’s values in everything they do
- Is flexible, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile
- Is committed to their own professional development and learning
- Has prior experience in a safeguarding, pastoral or child protection role (essential)
Why Greenacres?
Welcome to Greenacres, where learning is exciting, curiosity is celebrated, and every child is encouraged to be their brilliant self! We're a vibrant and joyful school community where smiles are plenty, ideas take flight, and everyone feels safe, valued, and ready to take on the world.
Our amazing staff work hard to create a buzzing atmosphere where children are inspired by a fun and engaging curriculum that makes every day an adventure. With our Behaviour Charter, we also help children grow into kind, respectful individuals who care for themselves and others.
Whether your child is quiet, curious, bold, or bursting with energy, we’ll help them find their spark and thrive. At Greenacres, we believe school should be full of laughter, discovery, and confidence-building moments that children will remember forever.
Because here at Greenacres, we’re not just learning we’re creating joyful journeys and lifelong learners.
South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham working together to help every child thrive!
What You’ll Bring:
A love for working with children and helping them shine
Great communication skills and a team-player mindset
Flexibility, positivity, and a can-do attitude
A kind and respectful approach that makes you a fantastic role model
A commitment to your own growth as well as the children’s
What You’ll Get in Return:
We believe happy staff = happy students. That’s why we offer:
Wellbeing Support stress & cancer support, weight management, and more!
Generous Pension Scheme for your future security.
Flexi Days two paid days off during term time for those important life moments.
Free Annual Flu Jab because we care about your health.
Cycle to Work Scheme get fit and go green!
Free Will Writing Service because peace of mind matters.
Personal Development training and growth opportunities to help your career soar.
Supportive Leadership you’ll never feel like just a number here.
If you're looking for a fun, fulfilling, and life-changing role, come join our Greenarces family. We can't wait to meet you!
Apply today and help us grow something amazing.
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