Safeguarding and Attendance Manager

The Lanes Primary School; Worksop; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Edmund Hillary Academy LEAD. Academy is seeking a Safeguarding & Attendance Manager to start 1 June 2026. This permanent role for 37 hours per week is term-time plus 2 weeks, with a pro‑rata salary around £32,187.38 and NJC points 23–28. Based at Kingsway, Worksop.

You will bring safeguarding/attendance experience, knowledge of statutory policies, and ability to work with families and external agencies to support pupils’ outcomes. DBS checks apply and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent (essential)
• Relevant safeguarding qualification and/or training (essential)
• Safeguarding/Prevent qualification or willing to work towards (desirable)
• Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards) (desirable)
• Educated to a minimum of level 3 (desirable)
• High level of oral and written communication skills (essential)
• Able to use MS Office programs particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and be familiar with other bespoke databases (essential)
• Able to work to tight deadlines, managing and prioritising time effectively (essential)
• Previous experience in a similar role (essential)
• Experience of working in a school or academy trust environment (essential)
• Have a positive attitude to personal development and training (essential)
• Have an openness to learning and change (essential)
• Be able to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility (essential)
• L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• We are looking to recruit a Safeguarding & Attendance Manager from the 1st June 2026.
• The successful candidate will have experience of working in a safeguarding role and/or an attendance role.
• They will also have a sound understanding of statutory policies regarding the safeguarding of children and young people.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Time management

School environment experience

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths & English

Safeguarding qualification or training

Level 3 qualification desirable

First Aid qualification desirable

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Your Role

SAFEGUARDING & ATTENDANCE MANAGER VACANCY

Job Title: Safeguarding & Attendance Manager

Start Date: 1st June 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours - Term time only + 2 weeks

Salary Range: NJC 23-28

Location: Sir Edmund Hillary Academy, Kingsway, Worksop, S81 0AN

Closing date: 27th April at 9am

Interviews: 30th April

Sir Edmund Hillary Academy

Here at Sir Edmund Hillary L.E.A.D. Academy we strive to work closely with our community to lead and guide every child to success. We endeavour to share our love for learning with each child and encourage them to lead their own life‑long learning with clarity and confidence.

We are looking to recruit a Safeguarding & Attendance Manager from the 1st June 2026. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a safeguarding role and/or an attendance role. They will also have a sound understanding of statutory policies regarding the safeguarding of children and young people. This is a superb opportunity to develop and progress professionally, and to impact upon children's learning and life chances.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is tenacious and is able to assimilate information quickly
• has good communication skills;
• is highly organised and is motivated and committed to the success of the Academy
• has a sound understanding of statutory policies relating to safeguarding
• has the knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with external agencies
• can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents;
• can work with families to improve pupil outcomes;
• has a commitment to developing their own knowledge and skills of safeguarding and attendance and child protection
• can work well under pressure
• has a good sense of humour
• is a team player
• has a clean FULL UK driving Licence
• is self‑driven and able to work under their own initiative

In return, the academy can offer you:

• well behaved and happy pupils
• supportive families who would relish the opportunity of working with you
• a strong and dynamic team of professionals who would enable you to hone and further develop your skills
• the opportunity to work in a school with high aspirations for all of its pupils and staff;
• access to excellent training and CPD opportunities from the school, across the trust and beyond
• the opportunity to network in a thriving cluster of schools across the LEAD family

Benefits

Actual Pro‑rata salary for TTO + 2 weeks

£32,187.38

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential

Relevant safeguarding qualification and/or training essential

Safeguarding/Prevent qualification or willing to work towards desirable

Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards) desirable

Educated to a minimum of level 3 desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

High level of oral and written communication skills essential

Able to use all MS Office programs particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and be familiar with other bespoke databases essential

Able to work to tight deadlines, managing and prioritising time effectively essential

Experience

Previous experience in a similar role essential

Experience of working in a school or academy trust environment essential

Personal Attributes

Have a positive attitude to personal development and training essential

Have an openness to learning and change essential

Be able to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility essential

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additional Information

Sir Edmund Hillary Academy L.E.A.D. Academy is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust which is a registered charity created in 2011. The Trust aims, through outstanding leadership, to provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential. Further information about the Trust can be found here http://www.leadacademytrust.co.uk/about-us