Deputy Safeguarding & Attendance Improvement Lead

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victory Academy is seeking a Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator to join its pastoral and safeguarding team. This new role will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with safeguarding for students on Child Protection Plans and those who are vulnerable or Looked After, triaging concerns and ensuring timely action to meet statutory duties.

As the Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator, you will assist in reducing absence levels and improving student

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in safeguarding duties.
• Triage safeguarding concerns and respond to incidents.
• Help reduce absence levels and support attendance improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and refer staff appropriately.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Record keeping

Multi-agency working

Team player

Tools

Attendance monitoring systems

Job description

The Victory Academy is seeking a Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator to join its pastoral and safeguarding team. This new role will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with safeguarding for students on Child Protection Plans and those who are vulnerable or Looked After, triaging concerns and ensuring timely action to meet statutory duties.

As the Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator, you will assist in reducing absence levels and improving student