Safeguarding, Attendance and Wellbeing Manager

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.

Required experience and skills: strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, CPOMS and Arbor (MIS); excellent organisational skills; ability to prioritise workload effectively while maintaining accuracy in data entry despite frequent interruptions; strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently and professionally with individuals at all levels; a courteous, welcoming and positive approach; initiative, proactivity, confidentiality; solid understanding of safeguarding requirements in a school setting.

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.

37 hours per week, term‑only plus 8 Professional Development Days (PDD’s). Monday‑Thursday (8:30‑16:30) and Friday (8:30‑16:00) with a 30‑minute unpaid break.

SO2 SCP
26‑28, £37,280 – £39,152 FTE. Pro‑rated to £32,023 – £33,631 per annum (pay award pending).

• 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 (structured counselling sessions)
  • Eldercare Advice
  • Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
  • Gym discounts