Headteacher - Safeguarding & Attendance Leader (DSL Ready)

Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead (or Deputy DSL ready to step up) with substantial experience of child protection casework in a school. You will lead safeguarding, attendance initiatives, and work with families and agencies to put children first.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, build strong relationships with hard-to-reach families, and uphold high expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in child protection casework within a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding policy and procedures, including Working Together to Improve School Attendance.
• Ability to keep children at the centre of every decision.
• Calm, authoritative leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead (or Deputy DSL ready to step up) with substantial experience of child protection casework in a school. You will lead safeguarding, attendance initiatives, and work with families and agencies to put children first.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, build strong relationships with hard-to-reach families, and uphold high expectations.