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SAFEGUARDING & ATTENDANCE MANAGER VACANCY
Job Title: Safeguarding & Attendance Manager
Start Date: 1st June 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours - Term time only + 2 weeks
Salary Range: NJC 23-28
Location: Sir Edmund Hillary Academy, Kingsway, Worksop, S81 0AN
Closing date: 27th April at 9am
Interviews: 30th April
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
Here at Sir Edmund Hillary L.E.A.D. Academy we strive to work closely with our community to lead and guide every child to success. We endeavour to share our love for learning with each child and encourage them to lead their own life‑long learning with clarity and confidence.
We are looking to recruit a Safeguarding & Attendance Manager from the 1st June 2026. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a safeguarding role and/or an attendance role. They will also have a sound understanding of statutory policies regarding the safeguarding of children and young people. This is a superb opportunity to develop and progress professionally, and to impact upon children's learning and life chances.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is tenacious and is able to assimilate information quickly
- has good communication skills;
- is highly organised and is motivated and committed to the success of the Academy
- has a sound understanding of statutory policies relating to safeguarding
- has the knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with external agencies
- can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents;
- can work with families to improve pupil outcomes;
- has a commitment to developing their own knowledge and skills of safeguarding and attendance and child protection
- can work well under pressure
- has a good sense of humour
- is a team player
- has a clean FULL UK driving Licence
- is self‑driven and able to work under their own initiative
In return, the academy can offer you:
- well behaved and happy pupils
- supportive families who would relish the opportunity of working with you
- a strong and dynamic team of professionals who would enable you to hone and further develop your skills
- the opportunity to work in a school with high aspirations for all of its pupils and staff;
- access to excellent training and CPD opportunities from the school, across the trust and beyond
- the opportunity to network in a thriving cluster of schools across the LEAD family
Benefits
Actual Pro‑rata salary for TTO + 2 weeks
£32,187.38
Qualifications
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential
Relevant safeguarding qualification and/or training essential
Safeguarding/Prevent qualification or willing to work towards desirable
Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards) desirable
Educated to a minimum of level 3 desirable
Skills
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
High level of oral and written communication skills essential
Able to use all MS Office programs particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and be familiar with other bespoke databases essential
Able to work to tight deadlines, managing and prioritising time effectively essential
Experience
Previous experience in a similar role essential
Experience of working in a school or academy trust environment essential
Personal Attributes
Have a positive attitude to personal development and training essential
Have an openness to learning and change essential
Be able to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility essential
Safeguarding Information
L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Additional Information
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy L.E.A.D. Academy is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust which is a registered charity created in 2011. The Trust aims, through outstanding leadership, to provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential. Further information about the Trust can be found here http://www.leadacademytrust.co.uk/about-us
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