Safeguarding & Attendance Lead – School

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

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.