Safeguarding and Attendance Lead

Fountain Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,443 - 28,981; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative curriculum

Supportive leadership team

Excellent CPD programme

Fantastic pupils

Job summary

Fountain Primary School in Morley, Leeds, invites applications for the Safeguarding and Attendance Lead. The role sits at NJC scales with leadership responsibilities to drive pupil welfare and attendance.

You will work across the pastoral team, communicate with stakeholders, oversee safeguarding and attendance, and support behaviour and nurture across the school. Term-time plus 5 days with a 35-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safeguarding and attendance in a primary setting.
• Ability to coordinate pastoral teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral team and coordinate their work.
• Communicate clearly with all stakeholders.
• Lead safeguarding and attendance.
• Support behaviour and nurture across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Attendance

Job description

Safeguarding and Attendance Lead

Salary Scale - National Joint Council Scale Point 23 to 25 £34,434 to £36,363, actual salary £27,443 to £28,981

Hours - 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

We are looking for an excellent leader, who puts learning at the heart of everything they do and who understands and supports our vision for our children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral team and coordinate their work.
• Communicate clearly with all stakeholders.
• Lead safeguarding and attendance.
• Support behaviour and nurture across the school.

Fountain Primary School is a good, two form entry school in Morley, Leeds. We are proud to be part of Owlcotes Multi Academy Trust.

‘Pupils at Fountain Primary School are polite, friendly and courteous. They are happy to come to school, and one pupil said, ‘I would like to come to school every day of my life.’ (OFSTED Nov 21)

Benefits

• An innovative curriculum matched to all pupils’ needs.
• A supportive, forward‑thinking leadership team.
• An excellent CPD programme.
• Fantastic children who really want to learn.

The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to relevant pre‑employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.