Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead - Tipton Green Junior School

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Job summary

A regional education trust is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead for Tipton Green Junior School. This role involves leading safeguarding efforts, improving student attendance, and supporting effective school management. Ideal candidates have proven leadership skills and a strong commitment to the welfare of children. The position offers a supportive work environment and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Continuing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of safeguarding management.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in day-to-day management.
• Lead the safeguarding responsibilities across the school.
• Improve pupil attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Organizational skills

Inclusive practices

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Tipton Green Junior School – Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Type: Permanent • Salary: Leadership Pay Scale 7-11 • Hours: Full Time • Start: January 2026

Elston Hall Learning Trust is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to join our team at Tipton Green Junior School. This is a key role working closely with the Headteacher and Deputy to support the effective day-to-day management of the school.

As the schools’ Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and allegations, and you should be confident in managing complex caseloads. You will have responsibility for ensuring robust safeguarding compliance across the school, creating and maintaining a culture of care and vigilance. It is essential that you have experience of leading safeguarding, ideally already be accredited as a DSL.

In addition to safeguarding, you will lead on improving pupil attendance and punctuality. Working with other members of staff, you will have responsibility for monitoring and tracking attendance data, and ensuring attendance systems are robust and effective.

You will also be the lead for championing our Looked After Children, promoting their educational achievements and ensuring adequate support plans are in place.

Responsibilities

• Be an excellent teacher with an understanding of how to achieve high standards
• Have a proven track record of contributing to school improvement
• Be passionate about leading and supporting others
• Be deeply committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to inclusive practice and believe that every child will succeed
• Work effectively as part of the teams across our Trust
• Be driven to have high expectations of yourself and others

We can offer

• A lively, enthusiastic and supportive team of colleagues
• An energetic mix of pupils who are very proud of their schools
• Excellent continuing professional development (CPD) alongside opportunities for career progression across the Trust

Elston Hall Learning Trust is dedicated to achieving the highest standards in education, striving for excellence in all areas of learning and ensuring that both pupils and staff are supported to reach their full potential. We invest in the professional growth of our people and offer various opportunities for professional development to help you continuously improve and advance in your career.

You will be part of a supportive community where teamwork and shared goals are highly valued, and our Trust fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for everyone.

Other information

Visits to our school ahead of the closing date are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit on 0121 5579242.

CLOSING DATE: 9:00 AM 17 October 2025 • INTERVIEWS: 23 & 24 October 2025

How to apply

To apply please visit https://www.elstonhallmat.co.uk/careers-at-ehlt

Please read our ‘recruitment information for candidates’ before making your application. Complete and return a teaching application form which can be found on our website. If possible, please save your application as a PDF document and name the file with your name and job reference. Please return your completed application form to [e-mail] before the closing date. If you would prefer to complete a form on paper please return to the school office.

Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people

Elston Hall Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible. If you would prefer us not to do this, please indicate this and reasons on your application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The post holder must be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in relation to Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Further information can be found on our Trust website including our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, the reference form we use to obtain references, and our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. www.elstonhallmat.co.uk

Location: Tipton Green Junior School, Manor Road, Tipton, DY4 8PR