Safeguarding, Attendance & Student Wellbeing Leader

SGS; Newnham on Severn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Forest High is seeking an experienced Safeguarding, Attendance and Student Wellbeing Leader to join our Inclusion Team. You will lead safeguarding processes as Deputy DSL, champion attendance, and promote mental health and wellbeing for students across the school.

You will collaborate with families and external agencies to coordinate targeted support, monitor data trends, and contribute to plans that improve safety, welfare and educational outcomes for vulnerable students.

Qualifications

• Experienced safeguarding/attendance/pastoral professional.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Ability to analyse attendance and wellbeing data to drive action.
• Excellent communication with students, families and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding processes as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Champion attendance by identifying barriers and implementing interventions.
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing across the school.
• Coordinate support with families and external agencies.
• Monitor data to identify trends and drive action.
• Represent the school at multi-agency meetings and plan improvements.

Skills

Safeguarding

Attendance management

Wellbeing support

Data analysis

Communication

Interagency collaboration

Pastoral mentorship

Job description

Are you passionate about improving attendance, safeguarding vulnerable students and supporting young people to thrive both in and beyond the classroom? SGS Forest High is looking for a Safeguarding, Attendance and Student Wellbeing Leader to join our Inclusion Team and play a pivotal role in ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and ready to succeed. We are proud to be Cinderford's secondary school and are deeply committed to giving every young person the best possible education. Our FOREST values of Friendship, Organised, Respectful, Engaged, Sustainable and Teamwork sit at the heart of our culture and the way we work with our students, families and each other.

• Lead and support safeguarding processes as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, helping to ensure that children and young people are protected and receive the support they need.
• Champion excellent attendance by identifying barriers, implementing targeted interventions and working closely with students and families to improve outcomes.
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing across the school, ensuring students can access support when they need it.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies to coordinate effective support for vulnerable students.
• Monitor safeguarding, attendance and wellbeing data, using insights to identify trends and drive meaningful action.
• Represent the school at multi-agency meetings and contribute to plans that improve the safety, welfare and educational outcomes of students.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff on safeguarding, attendance and wellbeing matters.
• Play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where all students can flourish
• An experienced safeguarding, attendance or pastoral professional who is passionate about improving young people's lives.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection practices, with a strong commitment to keeping children safe.
• Skilled at building positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Compassionate, resilient and approachable, with the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally and calmly.
• Confident using data and professional judgement to identify concerns and coordinate effective interventions.
• An excellent communicator who can engage, challenge and support others to achieve the best outcomes for students.
• Committed to inclusion, wellbeing and ensuring every young person feels valued, supported and able to succeed.
• Organised, proactive and able to thrive in a busy and varied school environment.
• Be part of a school that places safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at the heart of everything it does.
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of students and families every day.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to high standards and continuous improvement.
• Lead impactful work that improves attendance, wellbeing and student outcomes across the school.
• Help shape a culture where every student feels safe, respected and able to achieve their full potential.
• Work in a rewarding role that offers variety, challenge and the opportunity to influence whole-school practice.
• Join a school community driven by its FOREST values and ambitious for every young person.

If you're excited by the opportunity to make a lasting difference to students' safety, wellbeing and success, and to play a key role in our continued improvement journey, we would love to hear from you.