Attendance Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

We are looking for Attendance Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the Safeguarding team. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated professional to be our Attendance Office & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This is a non-teaching role. The successful candidate will assist on leading and building a world class safeguarding system in which students are valued, proactively identified and support is put in place for them, and their families, in order that they can access education and accelerate their life chances.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• To ensure the school safeguarding systems are rigorous, robust, easy to use and impactful
• To develop and maintain a culture of safety and vigilance in the school
• To work closely with the attendance team, SENCO, and Senior Leadership Team ensuring that students don’t fall through a gap
• To follow up on each safeguarding concern that is raised by staff, referring cases of suspected abuse when necessary to the local authority children’s social care
• More responsibilities found in Job Pack

You will need:

• Safeguarding Awareness Training (previously known as Level 2)
• Good standard of education to at least GCSE Grade C/4 level or equivalent in English and Maths
• Experience of working with vulnerable children and/or adults
• Experience of working in a school environment
• More information found in Job Pack

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 15th November 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.