Safeguarding & Attendance Lead (Term Time)

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Eden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash back plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to government pension schemes

Free parking

Training, mentoring and progression

Trust wide intranet

Job summary

Eden School is seeking a Safeguarding & Attendance Officer on a term-time permanent contract. The role aligns with the school’s safeguarding framework and aims to improve pupil attendance and attainment. The post carries an NJC salary scale and a 37-hour week within term time.

The successful candidate will act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, support staff in safeguarding practices, and work with external agencies as needed to protect pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils in an education or social care setting.
• Excellent knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Experience of working with external agencies and making formal referrals.
• Ability to relate to young people and understand their needs.
• Ability to advise staff on safeguarding strategies and build relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the school’s safeguarding procedures with DSL support.
• Undertake duties of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Support school in raising attendance and helping pupils to achieve.
• Work within Pupil Support Team to support pupils in school.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

KCSIE familiarity

Referral handling

Pupil support

Staff safeguarding advice

Job description

Eden School is seeking a Safeguarding & Attendance Officer on a term-time permanent contract. The role aligns with the school’s safeguarding framework and aims to improve pupil attendance and attainment. The post carries an NJC salary scale and a 37-hour week within term time.

The successful candidate will act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, support staff in safeguarding practices, and work with external agencies as needed to protect pupils.