Safeguarding, Attendance and Wellbeing Manager

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 SCP, £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 . If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on . The closing date is Monday 20 th April 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on 29 th 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

Further information

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.

Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.

Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further details are available on our school website.