At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safeguarding and attendance initiatives to support student welfare and success.
- Company: Hillside Primary School, committed to child protection and educational excellence.
- Benefits: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by ensuring their safety and attendance.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding, child protection, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33699 £ per year.
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Hillside Primary School.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, including online safety.
- Act as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
- Manage referrals to appropriate agencies.
- 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
- Have oversight of all attendance issues.
- Ensure pupils, parents & carers understand that regular school attendance and educational attainment are inextricably linked and communicate their legal responsibility to ensure their children’s regular and punctual attendance.
- Ensure relevant paperwork is completed 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.
- Liaise with office staff to identify pupils and make CME / PSN1 referrals where appropriate.
- Carry out home visits when required.
Please apply via MNT (My New Term), where a full application pack can be downloaded.
DSL and Attendance Lead - Hillside Primary School in Huddersfield employer: Kirklees Council
Hillside Primary School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the safety and well-being of its students while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a strong commitment to professional development, staff are encouraged to grow in their roles, ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable pupils. Located in a vibrant community, the school offers unique opportunities for engagement with families and local agencies, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about education and safeguarding.
