Safeguarding & Attendance Lead - Champion for Inclusion

Millwood Primary Special School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Millwood Primary Special School is seeking a proactive Safeguarding and Attendance Lead to oversee safeguarding across the school and support attendance efforts. The role is 37 hours per week, term-time only plus 10 days during school closure periods, and involves close collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and external partners.

The successful candidate will be a committed, dynamic and motivated professional with a strong focus on safeguarding, inclusion and teamwork, dedicated to

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and attendance management.
• Strong communication with parents and carers.
• Ability to work with Senior Leadership Team and external authorities.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for safeguarding matters in the school.
• Champion for children with additional needs.
• Form and maintain excellent relationships with parents, carers, staff and pupils.
• Report effectively to governors, senior leaders, local authority and parents/carers.
• Lead and manage safeguarding team and contribute to school-wide safeguarding strategy.

Skills

Safeguarding lead

People management

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion

Job description

Millwood Primary Special School is seeking a proactive Safeguarding and Attendance Lead to oversee safeguarding across the school and support attendance efforts. The role is 37 hours per week, term-time only plus 10 days during school closure periods, and involves close collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and external partners.

The successful candidate will be a committed, dynamic and motivated professional with a strong focus on safeguarding, inclusion and teamwork, dedicated to