Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator

We are expanding our Team!

Looking for pastoral role in supporting students to achieve their best?

The Victory Academy have an opportunity for a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) encompassing Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator to join their pastoral and safeguarding team.

This is a new position in which the successful candidate will assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead in supporting students subject to a Child Protection Plan, or those identified as Vulnerable or Looked After, triaging safeguarding concerns, responding to incidents, and taking timely, appropriate action to meet statutory duties.

As the Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator you will support in helping to reduce absence levels, ensuring our students have the best possible opportunity to succeed. Knowledge of attendance in schools, monitoring, recording and referral processes would be beneficial.

About You

• Experienced in working with children, young people, and families / carers.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and multi-agency working.
• Organised, calm under pressure, and able to manage sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Confident in making referrals, guiding staff, and supporting students through challenging situations.
• A collaborative team player with a genuine commitment to student welfare.

We would love to hear from you if you are ready to contribute to our students' growth and be part of an inspiring school community.