Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Lead

Woodeaton Manor School; Woodeaton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school in Oxford is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Lead to join their senior team. This role focuses on improving outcomes for children and their families through strong relationships and a robust safeguarding culture. The ideal candidate will have experience in safeguarding, a pastoral background, and a commitment to supporting pupil attendance and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experienced safeguarding lead or similar role.
• Ability to build strong relationships with families and colleagues.
• Understanding of attendance improvement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of safeguarding and child protection.
• Champion and improve attendance across the school.
• Develop innovative approaches to support pupil engagement.

Skills

Experience in safeguarding

Strong relationship-building skills

Knowledge of child protection

Pastoral or social care background

Job description

Overview

Location: Woodeaton Manor School, Woodeaton, Oxford, OX3 9TS

Salary: Grade 12, SCP 35 - 38, Actual salary £46,142.00 to £49,283.00.

Hours: 37Hrs per week, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

Contract type: Permanent, Full time

Reporting to: Headteacher

Closing date: 17th October

Interview date: 22nd October

We are a county-wide special school that offers a nurturing environment for pupils aged 10 -16 with ASD, communication and interaction difficulties and associated Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our approach is "Reducing barriers to expand horizons" and we strongly believe that all our pupils have the potential to be successful and work in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to achieve this.

Role and responsibilities

Woodeaton Manor School is a truly special place to work. Set in beautiful, historic grounds just outside Oxford, our school provides a calm, nurturing environment where pupils are supported to flourish. Every day is an opportunity to be inspired by our remarkable pupils, whose resilience, individuality and creativity make our community so rewarding.

We are seeking a dedicated Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Lead to join our senior team. This is a pivotal role, offering the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and their families by building strong relationships, embedding a robust safeguarding culture, and ensuring the very best outcomes for every young person in our care.

As our Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will lead on all aspects of safeguarding and child protection, supported by a team of Deputy DSLs. You will also hold senior leadership responsibility for championing and improving attendance. Working closely with families, external agencies, and colleagues, you will develop innovative approaches to ensure that every pupil is supported to attend, engage, and thrive.

This post will suit an experienced safeguarding lead, home-school link worker, or someone with a strong pastoral or social care background who is ready to step into senior school leadership. You will also line manage our newly created Safeguarding and Attendance Officer, ensuring capacity to deliver on this crucial area of our school's work.

At Woodeaton, you will find not just a job, but the opportunity to contribute to something meaningful, helping our pupils grow in confidence, achieve their potential, and thrive both in school and beyond.

How to Apply

For further details of the post and how to apply please visit https://thepropelleracademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Fliss Pusey, School Business Manager, [e-mail], 01865 558722.

Please note that CVs will NOT be accepted.

Equality and Safeguarding

Equal Opportunities Statement We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting access and performance in this role and will consider reasonable adjustments wherever needed.

The Propeller Academy Trust and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All post holders are subject to the necessary pre-employment check, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, including a Child/Adult’s Barred List check (where applicable to the role in question). Additionally, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.