Safeguarding, Attendance and Wellbeing Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Hanley Castle
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£33,631 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Safeguarding Attendance Management Wellbeing CPOMS Microsoft Office Arbor (MIS) Data Entry Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Details

37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday (8.30am – 4.30pm), Friday (8.30am – 4.00pm). Includes a 30-minute unpaid break.Term-time only plus 8 PDD’s.

We are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding, Attendance and Wellbeing Manager to join us from 1 September 2026. The successful candidate will ensure daily student attendance and punctuality is monitored effectively, complete first day absence calls and follow up where concerns arise, and develop and implement attendance action plans while managing liaison with external agencies. They will act as the lead Deputy DSL and a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns, manage CPOMS and other reporting systems, and follow and promote all safeguarding and child protection procedures while working with external agencies and supporting vulnerable students.

The role also involves providing support to students with welfare or pastoral needs, identifying at risk children and coordinating appropriate interventions, connecting families with suitable external agencies, analysing attendance patterns and trends, maintaining accurate data records, producing regular reports, and working closely with parents, carers, staff and external professionals to support student welfare and attendance and coordinate multi agency support.

We are looking for someone with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, CPOMS and Arbor (MIS), who can demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively while maintaining accuracy in data entry despite frequent interruptions. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to work confidently and professionally with individuals at all levels, alongside a courteous, welcoming and positive approach. They will show initiative, work proactively, maintain confidentiality at all times, and have a solid understanding of safeguarding requirements within a school setting.

Working hours: 37 hours per week, term-only plus 8 Professional Development Days (PDD’s).

Salary: SO2 SCP26-28, £37,280 – £39,152 FTE. Pro-rated to £32,023 - £33,631 per annum

Start date: 1 September 2026

To apply:

To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) and email to [contact hidden] . If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on [contact hidden]. The closing date is Monday 20th April 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on 29th April 2026.

Please note that the school will be closed from 30th March to 10th April. If you have any queries regarding the role, we will respond as soon as possible.

Benefits

  • Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to a cycle to work scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
  • 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
  • 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
  • Eldercare Advice
  • Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
  • Gym discounts
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