At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding and attendance initiatives to support student welfare and success.
- Company: Hillside Primary School, part of Kirklees Council, dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on improving outcomes for all students.
- Why this job: Be a key player in ensuring children's safety and educational success.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30827 - 32402 £ per year.
Service Area: Hillside Primary School, Headfield Road, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4
Organisation: Schools Directorate Primary Schools
Hours: Full-Time
Number of Jobs: 1
Location: Hillside Primary School, Headfield Road, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4
Position Type: Permanent
Grade: Grade 10 SCP 27-30
Salary: £30,827.00 - £32,402.00 Annually (Actual)
Advert Wording: Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Hillside Primary School
Designated Safeguarding Lead Responsibilities:
- Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, including online safety.
- Act as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
- Maintain accurate, confidential child protection records.
- Promote a strong culture of safeguarding awareness and vigilance.
- Provide advice, guidance, and support to staff.
- Ensure safeguarding policies are reviewed, updated, and understood by all.
- Contribute to improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
Attendance Lead Responsibilities:
- Have oversight of all attendance issues.
- Ensure pupils, parents & carers understand that regular school attendance and educational attainment are inextricably linked and to communicate to them their legal responsibility to ensure their children’s regular and punctual attendance.
- Ensure relevant paperwork in line with the Trust attendance policy in a timely and effective manner.
- Hold support and accountability meetings with parents/carers in line with the Trust attendance policy procedures.
- Meet with the responsible Principal / DSL on a regular basis to review pupils’ attendance and punctuality and progress towards whole school and year group targets.
- Produce attendance and punctuality reports as required.
- Work with the appropriate agencies to support the statutory duty of legal action when all attempts have failed.
- Keep accurate, up to date records of all casework.
- Produce accurate, statistical data showing trends for different groups of pupils including those eligible for Free School Meals etc.
- Liaise with office staff to identify pupils and make CME / PSN1 referrals where appropriate.
- Carry out home visits when required.
Closing Date: 01 July 2026, 9:00 AM
DSL and Attendance Lead - Hillside Primary School employer: Kirklees Council
Hillside Primary School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Located in the vibrant community of Newsome, Huddersfield, the school offers competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable pupils. Joining our team means being part of a dedicated group of educators who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.
