Safeguarding Welfare & Attendance Manager

Role: Safeguarding Welfare & Attendance Manager
Start: January 2025 or sooner (sooner is desirable)
Salary: £33,945 - £37,336 per annum, dependent on experience.
Contract: Fulltime, permanent
Area: Basingstoke
School type: SEN

A highly reputable Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding Welfare & Attendance Manager to join their dynamic team at a specialist SEN school in Basingstoke. This is a permanent role, starting in January 2025, with the possibility of an earlier start for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and attendance of students, many of whom have complex needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive environment, contributing to the lives of young people by fostering a safe and inclusive school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage safeguarding procedures and practices, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines and best practice.
• Oversee and promote student welfare, working closely with students, families, and external agencies to address safeguarding and well-being concerns.
• Manage student attendance, implementing strategies to promote high levels of attendance and engagement across the school.
• Provide support and training to staff on safeguarding and welfare matters.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), managing safeguarding concerns and maintaining accurate records.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with multi-agency partners, ensuring a collaborative approach to student welfare and attendance.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in safeguarding, welfare, or attendance management within an educational setting, ideally in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) context.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and professionals.
• Experience working with children with complex needs, with a passion for improving their educational outcomes.
• Relevant qualifications or training in safeguarding or child protection (e.g., DSL certification).
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable young people within a forward-thinking and supportive SEN school environment. The successful candidate will join a committed and passionate team, benefiting from ongoing professional development and a rewarding career path.

For further details and to apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter by the closing date. Early applications are encouraged

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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