Safeguarding and Attendance Manager

SAFEGUARDING & ATTENDANCE MANAGER VACANCY

Job Title:                             Safeguarding & Attendance Manager

Start Date:                         1^st 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:                     27^th April at 9am

Interviews:                        30^th 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 1^st 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

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

Please view our website ​Sir Edmund Hillary Academy - A L.E.A.D Academy to learn more about our academy or call the office to arrange a tour of the school. For an application form please contact Grace Clarke 01909 473982 or on graceclarke@siredmundhillaryacademy.co.uk Provisional Interview date: 30^th April 2026

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.