Safeguarding and Attendance Lead

Salary: NJC 26 - 28 £34,834 - £36,648 (actual), £29,828 - £31,381 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37, 39 weeks

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Start date: January 2025

Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?

We're looking for a dedicated safeguarding and Attendance lead to join our supportive team at Wishmore Cross Academy.

You're someone who'll be able to:

• To monitor and report on whole-school attendance data, using data to identify key areas of concern.
• You will be able to work closely with pupils, staff, parents and carers to reduce levels of absence, and act appropriately when persistent absence becomes a safeguarding issue.

Looking to make a difference every day?
Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You're someone who has:

• A strong background in a school environment, including experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL.
• Proven track record in identifying and implementing effective interventions to improve student attendance.
• The ability to support students, staff, and families in creating a safe and engaging educational atmosphere.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

Wishmore Cross Academy is part of Lift schools, Wishmore Cross is a special school in Chobham, Surrey, for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We admit up to 82 pupils which means class sizes are small and we work very closely with our pupils to ensure each day the pupils encounter a wide range of experiences inside and outside the classroom.

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.

The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a permanent, full time position.

Closing date: Monday 9th December 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.